ORM Data v1.2.0 Updated 2025-12-28
Prisma
Next-generation Node.js and TypeScript ORM
45.1k 7.3M/week Unknown N/A
85 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Teams wanting maximum DX
- Rapid prototyping and MVPs
- Projects with complex data models
- Teams preferring schema-first development
Consider Alternatives If
- Performance-critical applications
- Serverless with tight cold start requirements
- Teams requiring raw SQL control
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Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
75 −25
Good performance with some overhead trade-offs
- Query engine optimization
- Connection pooling built-in
- Efficient batching of queries
Why not 100%:
- −6 Rust query engine adds cold start time
- −6 Large binary size (~10MB)
- −6 N+1 queries possible without care
Developer Experience
95 −5
Best-in-class DX with intuitive schema design
- Prisma Schema DSL is intuitive
- Prisma Client with full autocomplete
- Prisma Studio for visual data editing
Why not 100%:
- −2 Schema DSL has learning curve
- −2 Codegen step required after schema changes
Ecosystem
88 −12
Large ecosystem with enterprise backing
- Official accelerate and pulse products
- Wide framework support
- Active community and Discord
Why not 100%:
- −6 Some advanced SQL features unsupported
- −6 Lock-in to Prisma patterns
Maintainability
88 −12
Strong company backing with clear roadmap
- VC-funded with dedicated team
- Regular releases and updates
- Clear deprecation policies
Why not 100%:
- −6 Major version updates can require effort
- −6 Some breaking changes in releases
Cost Efficiency
85 −15
Open-source core with paid premium features
- Apache 2.0 licensed core
- Free local development
- Self-hostable entirely
Why not 100%:
- −5 Accelerate/Pulse are paid services
- −5 Large binary increases deployment size
- −5 Cold starts affect serverless costs
Compliance
90 −10
Enterprise-ready with SOC 2 compliance
- Prisma Cloud SOC 2 Type II certified
- Type-safe queries prevent injection
- Audit logging available
Why not 100%:
- −5 Self-hosted compliance is your responsibility
- −5 Query engine is closed-source binary
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How Prisma stacks up against similar technologies
Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
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GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
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NPM Registry
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Bundlephobia
Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight
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OSV Database
Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking
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Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
Data version:
1.2.0 Last updated: 2025-12-28 Confidence: 92% Metrics: 26/01/2026