# Diesel vs Prisma

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Prisma

| Attribute | Diesel | Prisma |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.1 (50% (medium)) | 78 (74% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3,691 | 2,028 |
| adoption.github_stars | 14,201 | 47,692 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 5,900,000 |
| adoption.stackoverflow_questions | - | 14,000 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source object-relational mapping and query builder library for Rust that enables compile-time verification of database interactions and supports multiple database backends through composable query abstractions. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://diesel.rs","question":"What is Diesel?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Diesel is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://diesel.rs","question":"Is Diesel free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Diesel is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/diesel-rs/diesel","question":"Is Diesel open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Prisma provides type-safe database queries for TypeScript applications through automatically generated clients and schemas, paired with managed PostgreSQL hosting and compute infrastructure for running APIs and AI agents. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"What is Prisma?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Prisma is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Paid editions are also offered: Pro, Business and Enterprise, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"Is Prisma free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Prisma supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"What platforms does Prisma support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Prisma can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"Can Prisma be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Prisma, including AI SDK, Next.js, Hono, Vite and Supabase. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"What does Prisma integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Prisma. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Prisma not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.prisma.io","question":"What security certifications does Prisma have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Yes. Prisma is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/prisma/prisma","question":"Is Prisma open source?","confidence":0.99},{"answer":"Prisma is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and Germany. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://www.prisma.io/docs/compute/pricing","question":"Where is Prisma available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A Rust library that provides type-safe database access with compile-time verification, featuring both a query builder API and raw SQL support across multiple database systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. | An integrated platform that combines an object-relational mapper, managed PostgreSQL database service, and application hosting designed to work together natively. It enables developers to build and deploy applications with type safety throughout the data layer, automated per-branch databases, and usage-based pricing. |
| features.capabilities | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"Rust","relations":true,"migrations":true,"studio_gui":false,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":true,"connection_pooling":true}` | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"TypeScript, JavaScript (Node.js)","relations":true,"migrations":true,"studio_gui":true,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":true,"connection_pooling":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"PostgreSQL","native":true},{"name":"MySQL","native":true},{"name":"SQLite","native":true},{"name":"Oracle","native":true},{"name":"Firebird","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"AI SDK"},{"name":"Next.js"},{"name":"Hono"},{"name":"Vite"},{"name":"Supabase"},{"name":"Vercel Edge Functions","native":true,"category":"hosting"},{"name":"Cloudflare Workers","native":true,"category":"hosting"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://diesel.rs","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T13:49:22.704Z"}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["50 databases","200,000 operations per month","2GB storage","No credit card required"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"2GB","databases":"50","operations":"200k/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$10/month base with metered overages","features":["1,000 databases","5M requests/month","1M operations/month","10GB storage"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"10GB","requests":"5M/month","databases":"1,000","operations":"1M/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$49/month base with metered overages","features":["20M requests/month","10M operations/month","50GB storage"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50GB","requests":"20M/month","operations":"10M/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$129/month base","features":["100M requests/month","50M operations/month","GDPR compliance","HIPAA compliance","SOC 2","ISO 27001"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"requests":"100M/month","operations":"50M/month"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Usage-based pricing starting at $10/month with per-operation and metered resource charges; spend limits included on all paid plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.prisma.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T20:25:14.533Z","startingPrice":{"amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":10,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 32 | 2 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.95 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"GDPR Compliance","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA Compliance","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.prisma.io/privacy |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":6,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=cargo&package_name=diesel&per_page=100","last_12m":4,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40prisma%2Fengine-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (ORM & Database Tools)

| Capability | Diesel | Prisma |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type-safe queries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Schema migrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Relations / joins API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Languages | Rust | TypeScript, JavaScript (Node.js) |
| **Modelling** |  |  |
| Schema-first modelling | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Raw SQL escape hatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Portability** |  |  |
| Multiple database backends | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ops** |  |  |
| Connection pooling | ✓ | ✓ |
| **DX** |  |  |
| Data browser / studio | ✗ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T01:20:34.679Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*