# MikroORM vs SeaORM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MikroORM

| Attribute | MikroORM | SeaORM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.2 (79% (high)) | 60.1 (35% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 33 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 914 | 429 |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,251 | 9,924 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 943,729 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An object-relational mapping library for Node.js that uses proven patterns (Data Mapper, Unit of Work, Identity Map) to provide type-safe database access with minimal boilerplate. Supports multiple SQL and NoSQL databases with features including schema versioning, entity lifecycle hooks, and flexible data loading strategies. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://mikro-orm.io","question":"What is MikroORM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MikroORM is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://mikro-orm.io","question":"Is MikroORM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MikroORM supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://mikro-orm.io","question":"What platforms does MikroORM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MikroORM can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://mikro-orm.io","question":"Can MikroORM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MikroORM is published under the MIT 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/mikro-orm/mikro-orm","question":"Is MikroORM open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"answer":"SeaORM is an async ORM library designed for Rust that provides dynamic database interaction capabilities. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://www.sea-ql.org/SeaORM","question":"What is SeaORM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SeaORM 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://www.sea-ql.org/SeaORM","question":"Is SeaORM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SeaORM 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/SeaQL/sea-orm","question":"Is SeaORM open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | An object-relational mapper that enables type-safe database interactions with support for multiple database systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and MSSQL. | SeaORM is a feature-rich object-relational mapper for Rust that combines type-safe query construction, schema management, and advanced relationship handling to simplify building REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs. |
| features.capabilities | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"TypeScript, JavaScript (Node.js)","relations":true,"migrations":true,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":true}` | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"Rust","relations":true,"migrations":true,"studio_gui":true,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":true,"connection_pooling":true}` |
| integrations.count | 10 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Kysely"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Nest.js"},{"name":"Express"},{"name":"NextJS"},{"name":"Electron.js"},{"name":"Koa"},{"name":"Elysia.js"},{"name":"Inversify"},{"name":"Accounts.js"},{"name":"GraphQL"},{"name":"Bun"},{"name":"RealWorld"},{"name":"Nest"}]` | - |
| language.primary | TypeScript | Rust |
| license.spdx | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://mikro-orm.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:37:11.055Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sea-ql.org/SeaORM","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T21:34:05.274Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 4 | 6 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.6 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40mikro-orm%2Fcore&per_page=100","last_12m":2,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=cargo&package_name=sea-orm&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (ORM & Database Tools)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:46:54.276Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*