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prismavsdrizzle-orm

Detailed package comparison for bundle size, weekly downloads, supply chain security, and license obligations.

Weekly Downloads Leader
drizzle-orm18.3M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
drizzle-orm
Specification
prismav8.0.0-rc.25
drizzle-ormv0.45.4
Weekly Downloads11.7M18.3MWinner
Unpacked Size587.5 KB10.03 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript SupportCommunity @types Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeApache-2.0PERMISSIVEApache-2.0PERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies120
Active Maintainers14
Last ReleaseOct 22, 2026Oct 8, 2026
Install Commandnpm i prismanpm i drizzle-orm
Full Security ReportView prisma AuditView drizzle-orm Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, prisma or drizzle-orm?
drizzle-orm is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (18.3M/week) compared to prisma (11.7M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, prisma or drizzle-orm?
prisma has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while drizzle-orm holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do prisma and drizzle-orm provide TypeScript definitions?
prisma may require external @types definitions, while drizzle-orm includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do prisma and drizzle-orm use?
prisma is published under the Apache-2.0 license (PERMISSIVE), and drizzle-orm is licensed under Apache-2.0 (PERMISSIVE).