There are 4 open-source alternatives to Prisma in this directory. The most popular is Typeorm with 36.4k GitHub stars, followed by Gel(14.1k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Typeorm TypeORM is an advanced ORM for TypeScript and JavaScript that provides support for major SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MS SQL Server, Oracle, SAP Hana, and WebSQL. It enables developers to work with databases in both server-side (Node.js) and client-side environments, offering a seamless experience in browsers, Ionic, Cordova, and Electron platforms. | 36.4k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 2 | Gel Gel supercharges Postgres with a modern data model, graph queries, authentication, AI solutions, and more, turning databases into versatile platforms. | 14.1k | Python | Apache License 2.0 |
| 3 | Mikro-ORM A TypeScript ORM for Node.js, implementing Data Mapper, Unit of Work, and Identity Map patterns. Compatible with MongoDB, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SQLite/libSQL databases. | 9.0k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 4 | Prisma JSON Types Generator A tool for replacing JsonValues in Prisma with custom TypeScript types to enhance type safety and developer experience. | 554 | TypeScript | MIT License |
TypeORM is an advanced ORM for TypeScript and JavaScript that provides support for major SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MS SQL Server, Oracle, SAP Hana, and WebSQL. It enables developers to work with databases in both server-side (Node.js) and client-side environments, offering a seamless experience in browsers, Ionic, Cordova, and Electron platforms.
Gel supercharges Postgres with a modern data model, graph queries, authentication, AI solutions, and more, turning databases into versatile platforms.
A TypeScript ORM for Node.js, implementing Data Mapper, Unit of Work, and Identity Map patterns. Compatible with MongoDB, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SQLite/libSQL databases.
A tool for replacing JsonValues in Prisma with custom TypeScript types to enhance type safety and developer experience.
The top three are Typeorm(36.4k stars), Gel(14.1k stars), Mikro-ORM(9.0k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
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