Best ORM & Database Tools in 2026

Compare ORMs and query builders: Prisma, Drizzle, TypeORM, Kysely, and more. We tested each platform and compared features, pricing, and developer experience.

Prisma

prisma.io

Type-safe ORM for Node.js and TypeScript. Schema-first, migrations, studio UI.

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Drizzle ORM

orm.drizzle.team

TypeScript ORM that feels like SQL. Lightweight, type-safe, no code generation.

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TypeORM

typeorm.io

ORM for TypeScript and JavaScript. Active Record and Data Mapper patterns.

Kysely

kysely.dev

Type-safe TypeScript SQL query builder. No runtime overhead, just types.

Sequelize

sequelize.org

Promise-based Node.js ORM. MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MSSQL support.

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