Comparison

MikroORM 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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MikroORM66
TypeORM73
Score
Vioscale score
MikroORM66 / 100high · 79%updating
TypeORM73 / 100medium · 71%updating
Pricing
Free tier
MikroORM
TypeORM
Model
MikroORMcommercial
Price level
MikroORMfree
TypeORMfree
Transparent
MikroORM
TypeORM
Integrations
Count
MikroORM1
TypeORM
Reliability
Status page
MikroORM
TypeORM
Adoption
Dependent repos
MikroORM914
TypeORM51,340
Github stars
MikroORM9,184
TypeORM36,632
Package downloads weekly
MikroORM743,810
TypeORM4,983,124
Activity
Commits last 30d
MikroORM100
TypeORM10
Release
Cadence days
MikroORM4
TypeORM31
History
MikroORM20 items
TypeORM20 items
License
Spdx
MikroORMMIT
TypeORMMIT
Language
Primary
MikroORMTypeScript
TypeORMTypeScript
Market
Availability
MikroORM

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

MikroORM

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.

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.

MikroORM

Open sourceFree tier
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
MikroORM
TypeORM
iOS
MikroORM
TypeORM
Android
MikroORM
TypeORM
macOS
MikroORM
TypeORM
Windows
MikroORM
TypeORM
Linux
MikroORM
TypeORM
CLI
MikroORM
TypeORM
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
MikroORM
TypeORM
Self-hosted
MikroORM
TypeORM
On-premise
MikroORM
TypeORM
Hybrid
MikroORM
TypeORM
Air-gapped
MikroORM
TypeORM

Integrations

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

MikroORM

1 total
  • Kysely
Independently observed

TypeORM

Leader

Not documented yet.

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