Comparison

Ecto vs TypeORM

On the evidence we track, TypeORM leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Ecto52
TypeORM73
Score
Vioscale score
Ecto52 / 100low · 39%
TypeORM73 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
Ecto
TypeORM
Model
Price level
Ectofree
TypeORMfree
Transparent
Ecto
TypeORM
Integrations
Count
Ecto6
TypeORM
Reliability
Status page
Ecto
TypeORM
Adoption
Dependent repos
Ecto12,249
TypeORM51,340
Github stars
Ecto6,487
TypeORM36,632
Package downloads weekly
Ecto
TypeORM4,983,124
Activity
Commits last 30d
Ecto12
TypeORM10
Release
Cadence days
Ecto
TypeORM31
History
TypeORM20 items
License
Spdx
TypeORMMIT
Language
Primary
EctoElixir
TypeORMTypeScript
Market
Availability
Ecto

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for orm & database tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Type-safe queries
Ecto
TypeORM
Schema migrations
Ecto-
TypeORM
Relations / joins API
Ecto
TypeORM
Languages
EctoElixir
TypeORMTypeScript, JavaScript (ES2023)
Modelling
Schema-first modelling
Ecto
TypeORM
Flexibility
Raw SQL escape hatch
Ecto-
TypeORM
Portability
Multiple database backends
Ecto
TypeORM
Ops
Connection pooling
Ecto-
TypeORM
DX
Data browser / studio
Ecto-
TypeORM-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Ecto

A library that enables type-safe database queries and schema mapping for Elixir, supporting multiple database backends including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite with language-integrated querying.

Independently observed

TypeORM

Leader

TypeORM is an object-relational mapper that enables type-safe database interaction across multiple platforms and database systems. It offers both Data Mapper and Active Record patterns, with built-in support for TypeScript and comprehensive migration capabilities.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Ecto

Open source
as of verify ↗

TypeORM

Leader
Open source
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Ecto
TypeORM
iOS
Ecto
TypeORM
Android
Ecto
TypeORM
macOS
Ecto
TypeORM
Windows
Ecto
TypeORM
Linux
Ecto
TypeORM
CLI
Ecto
TypeORM
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Ecto
TypeORM
Self-hosted
Ecto
TypeORM
On-premise
Ecto
TypeORM
Hybrid
Ecto
TypeORM
Air-gapped
Ecto
TypeORM

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Ecto

6 total
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MSSQL
  • SQLite3
  • ClickHouse
  • ETS
Independently observed

TypeORM

Leader

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.

Ecto vs TypeORM: an evidence-based comparison · Vioscale