Comparison

Knex.js 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.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Knex.js66
TypeORM73
Score
Vioscale score
Knex.js66 / 100medium · 71%
TypeORM73 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
Knex.js
TypeORM
Model
Price level
Knex.jsfree
TypeORMfree
Transparent
Knex.js
TypeORM
Reliability
Status page
Knex.js
TypeORM
Adoption
Dependent repos
Knex.js94,868
TypeORM51,340
Github stars
Knex.js20,342
TypeORM36,632
Package downloads weekly
Knex.js5,289,407
TypeORM4,983,124
Activity
Commits last 30d
Knex.js0
TypeORM10
Release
Cadence days
Knex.js28
TypeORM31
History
Knex.js20 items
TypeORM20 items
License
Spdx
Knex.jsMIT
TypeORMMIT
Language
Primary
Knex.jsJavaScript
TypeORMTypeScript
Market
Availability
Knex.js

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Knex.js

An open-source Node.js package supporting nine SQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and Oracle. Provides type-safe query building with TypeScript support, schema migrations, transaction handling with savepoints, connection pooling, and both promise and callback-based interfaces.

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.

Knex.js

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
Knex.js
TypeORM
iOS
Knex.js
TypeORM
Android
Knex.js
TypeORM
macOS
Knex.js
TypeORM
Windows
Knex.js
TypeORM
Linux
Knex.js
TypeORM
CLI
Knex.js
TypeORM
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Knex.js
TypeORM
Self-hosted
Knex.js
TypeORM
On-premise
Knex.js
TypeORM
Hybrid
Knex.js
TypeORM
Air-gapped
Knex.js
TypeORM

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