Which is Better Node.js ORM Libraries?
prisma vs mongoose

Node.js ORM, or Object-Relational Mapping, is a programming technique that simplifies database interaction in Node.js applications. It enables developers to work with databases using JavaScript or TypeScript objects instead of raw SQL queries. This approach abstracts the complexities of database operations, allowing for a more object-oriented coding style. With features like cross-database compatibility, schema management, query building, and middleware support, Node.js ORM libraries, such as Mongoose, Prisma, Knex, Sequelize, TypeORM, Objection, Bookshelf, and Waterline, provide a convenient and consistent way to model, query, and manage data in various database systems, catering to different project needs and preferences in the Node.js ecosystem.

Package	Weekly Downloads	Github Stars	Open Issues	Last Commit	License

mongoose	2,297,448	26,581	257	a day ago	MIT License
prisma	1,967,173	37,060	3,047	a day ago	Apache License 2.0

Featuresprismamongoose
 
 
 
SizePrisma is moderately sized, offering a comprehensive set of features for various databases.
Mongoose is lightweight, designed for MongoDB, and provides a compact set of features.
ConsistencyPrisma offers strong schema consistency and validation for various databases.
Mongoose enforces a consistent schema for MongoDB, ensuring data integrity.
MutabilityPrisma supports schema changes, making it adaptable to evolving application requirements.
Mongoose allows for easy schema mutations, accommodating evolving data models.
LocalizationPrisma does not include built-in support for localization but can be extended using custom logic.
Mongoose does not directly handle localization, but developers can implement custom solutions.
ExtensibilityPrisma is extensible through custom connectors, plugins, and the ability to write custom queries.
Mongoose is highly extensible, allowing developers to create custom plugins and middleware.
MaintenancePrisma is actively maintained with regular updates and a growing community.
Mongoose has active maintenance and a large community, ensuring ongoing support.
PopularPrisma has gained popularity for its modern features and ease of use.
Mongoose is highly popular and widely used in the Node.js and MongoDB community.
Learning CurvePrisma has a moderate learning curve, but its modern features can accelerate development.
Mongoose has a moderate learning curve, especially for those new to MongoDB.
EcosystemPrisma has a growing ecosystem with support for various databases and community-contributed plugins.
Mongoose has a robust ecosystem with a variety of plugins and community support.

Features	prisma	mongoose

Size	Prisma is moderately sized, offering a comprehensive set of features for various databases.	Mongoose is lightweight, designed for MongoDB, and provides a compact set of features.
Consistency	Prisma offers strong schema consistency and validation for various databases.	Mongoose enforces a consistent schema for MongoDB, ensuring data integrity.
Mutability	Prisma supports schema changes, making it adaptable to evolving application requirements.	Mongoose allows for easy schema mutations, accommodating evolving data models.
Localization	Prisma does not include built-in support for localization but can be extended using custom logic.	Mongoose does not directly handle localization, but developers can implement custom solutions.
Extensibility	Prisma is extensible through custom connectors, plugins, and the ability to write custom queries.	Mongoose is highly extensible, allowing developers to create custom plugins and middleware.
Maintenance	Prisma is actively maintained with regular updates and a growing community.	Mongoose has active maintenance and a large community, ensuring ongoing support.
Popular	Prisma has gained popularity for its modern features and ease of use.	Mongoose is highly popular and widely used in the Node.js and MongoDB community.
Learning Curve	Prisma has a moderate learning curve, but its modern features can accelerate development.	Mongoose has a moderate learning curve, especially for those new to MongoDB.
Ecosystem	Prisma has a growing ecosystem with support for various databases and community-contributed plugins.	Mongoose has a robust ecosystem with a variety of plugins and community support.

prisma

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Prisma

Quickstart • Website • Docs • Examples • Blog • Slack • Discord • Twitter

What is Prisma?

Prisma is a next-generation ORM that consists of these tools:

Prisma Client: Auto-generated and type-safe query builder for Node.js & TypeScript
Prisma Migrate: Declarative data modeling & migration system
Prisma Studio: GUI to view and edit data in your database

Prisma Client can be used in any Node.js or TypeScript backend application (including serverless applications and microservices). This can be a REST API, a GraphQL API a gRPC API, or anything else that needs a database.

Getting started

The fastest way to get started with Prisma is by following the Quickstart (5 min).

The Quickstart is based on a preconfigured SQLite database. You can also get started with your own database (PostgreSQL and MySQL) by following one of these guides:

Community

Prisma has a large and supportive community of enthusiastic application developers. You can join us on Slack, Discord, and here on GitHub.

Security

If you have a security issue to report, please contact us at security@prisma.io.

Support

Ask a question about Prisma

You can ask questions and initiate discussions about Prisma-related topics in the prisma repository on GitHub.

👉 Ask a question

Create a bug report for Prisma

If you see an error message or run into an issue, please make sure to create a bug report! You can find best practices for creating bug reports (like including additional debugging output) in the docs.

👉 Create bug report

Submit a feature request

If Prisma currently doesn't have a certain feature, be sure to check out the roadmap to see if this is already planned for the future.

If the feature on the roadmap is linked to a GitHub issue, please make sure to leave a +1 on the issue and ideally a comment with your thoughts about the feature!

👉 Submit feature request

Contributing

Refer to our contribution guidelines and Code of Conduct for contributors.

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