ORM Data v1.2.0 Updated 2025-12-28

Drizzle ORM

TypeScript ORM that feels like writing SQL

25k 350k/week No known vulns 15kb gzip
88 /100
Strong pick Good confidence (85%)

Quick Verdict

Best For

  • Teams comfortable with SQL
  • Performance-critical applications
  • Serverless and edge deployments
  • Projects requiring fine-grained query control

Consider Alternatives If

  • Teams preferring high-level abstractions
  • Projects requiring extensive ORM features
  • Beginners unfamiliar with SQL

Top Alternatives

Prisma 85

Score Breakdown

6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology

Performance
95 −5

Near-zero overhead with SQL-like queries

  • Minimal abstraction layer over raw SQL
  • No query builder overhead at runtime
  • Efficient prepared statements
Why not 100%:
  • −2 Complex joins may need manual optimization
  • −2 Less automatic query optimization than ORMs
Developer Experience
92 −8

Excellent TypeScript integration with SQL familiarity

  • Full TypeScript inference without codegen
  • SQL-like syntax familiar to DB developers
  • Drizzle Kit for migrations
Why not 100%:
  • −4 Less magical than Prisma for beginners
  • −4 Schema-first approach requires upfront design
Ecosystem
70 −30

Growing ecosystem with strong community momentum

  • Active Discord community
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite support
  • Framework integrations (Next.js, SvelteKit)
Why not 100%:
  • −10 Newer than Prisma, smaller ecosystem
  • −10 Fewer tutorials and learning resources
  • −10 Some database features not yet supported
Maintainability
90 −10

Stable core with active development

  • Dedicated company backing
  • Regular releases and updates
  • Clear migration paths
Why not 100%:
  • −5 Relatively young project (2022)
  • −5 API may evolve as project matures
Cost Efficiency
95 −5

Open-source with minimal operational costs

  • Apache 2.0 license
  • No external services required
  • Low memory footprint
Why not 100%:
  • −2 Drizzle Studio is optional paid service
  • −2 Enterprise support not yet available
Compliance
88 −12

SQL-native approach reduces abstraction risks

  • Direct SQL gives audit transparency
  • Parameterized queries prevent injection
  • Type safety catches errors at compile time
Why not 100%:
  • −6 No SOC 2 certification yet
  • −6 Smaller security audit history

Compare Alternatives

How Drizzle ORM stacks up against similar technologies

TechnologyOverallPerfDXEcosystem
Current Drizzle ORM88959270
Prisma Better DX, larger ecosystem85———Compare →
Full comparison with Prisma

Sources & Methodology

How we calculate these scores — transparent and reproducible

Deterministic Scoring

Same inputs always produce the same outputs. We use versioned lookup tables, not LLM opinions. Every score is explainable and reproducible.

Learn how it works →
primary

GitHub

Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time

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NPM Registry

Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history

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Bundlephobia

Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight

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OSV Database

Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking

contextual

Community Signals

Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys

Data version: 1.2.0 Last updated: 2025-12-28 Confidence: 85%

Frequently Asked

Why doesn't Drizzle ORM score 100%?

No technology is perfect for every use case. Our scoring reflects real-world trade-offs. Drizzle ORM's main gaps are in ecosystem, where newer than prisma, smaller ecosystem.

What does confidence percentage mean?

Confidence (85%) indicates how much data we have to support the score. Higher confidence means more data points from multiple sources (GitHub activity, NPM downloads, security audits, community surveys).

How often are scores updated?

Scores are recalculated weekly using automated data pipelines. Major version updates trigger immediate recalculation. Last update: 2025-12-28.