Drizzle ORM

Lightweight TypeScript ORM that feels like writing SQL

From $0/mo

About Drizzle ORM

Drizzle takes a SQL-first philosophy — its query API mirrors SQL so closely that learning Drizzle feels like learning SQL with TypeScript types. Schemas are defined in TypeScript directly (no separate DSL), enabling full programmatic schema composition. Drizzle Kit handles migrations by generating SQL migration files that you can inspect and version. The library has zero external runtime dependencies and an extremely small bundle size, making it ideal for edge runtimes like Cloudflare Workers and Vercel Edge. Drizzle supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and their popular drivers including PlanetScale, Neon, Turso, and Bun SQLite. Since 2023, Drizzle has rapidly gained adoption as a type-safe alternative to Prisma that doesn't sacrifice SQL expressiveness or performance.

Key Features

SQL-like TypeScript query builder with full type inference

Schema defined in TypeScript (no separate DSL)

Drizzle Kit for migration generation and management

Zero runtime dependencies and tiny bundle size

Edge runtime compatible (Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge)

Relational queries API for complex joins

Support for Neon, Turso, PlanetScale, Bun SQLite, and more

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Edge runtime compatibility that Prisma can't match
• SQL-first approach means no surprises — generated queries are predictable
• Schema-in-TypeScript eliminates the Prisma DSL learning curve
• Significantly faster for bulk operations and high-throughput scenarios

Cons

• More verbose than Prisma for common CRUD — requires more SQL knowledge
• Smaller ecosystem and fewer community resources than Prisma
• Drizzle Studio GUI is less polished than Prisma Studio
• Relational query API added later and still maturing

Best For

Developers deploying to edge runtimes (Cloudflare, Vercel Edge) Teams wanting SQL control with TypeScript safety Performance-sensitive applications with high query volume Developers who want to stay close to raw SQL