# MyBatis vs TypeORM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** TypeORM

| Attribute | MyBatis | TypeORM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55.6 (41% (low)) | 64.5 (70% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 22 | 20 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 87,034 | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,444 | 36,660 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 5,182,331 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"MyBatis is a Java framework that simplifies interaction with relational databases by allowing developers to write custom SQL and stored procedures while automatically mapping query results to Java objects, reducing boilerplate JDBC code. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://mybatis.org/mybatis-3","question":"What is MyBatis?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MyBatis 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://mybatis.org/mybatis-3","question":"Is MyBatis free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MyBatis 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/mybatis/mybatis-3","question":"Is MyBatis open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://typeorm.io","question":"What is TypeORM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TypeORM 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://typeorm.io","question":"Is TypeORM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TypeORM supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://typeorm.io","question":"What platforms does TypeORM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. TypeORM can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://typeorm.io","question":"Can TypeORM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. TypeORM 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/typeorm/typeorm","question":"Is TypeORM open source?","confidence":0.99}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A Java framework that connects database queries and stored procedures to application objects via XML or annotation configuration, providing a straightforward alternative to comprehensive object-relational mapping solutions. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"Java","relations":true}` | `{"raw_sql":true,"multi_db":true,"languages":"TypeScript, JavaScript (ES2023)","relations":true,"migrations":true,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":true,"connection_pooling":true}` |
| language.primary | Java | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://mybatis.org/mybatis-3","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:36:59.708Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://typeorm.io","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T22:34:01.200Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 112 | 35 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.mybatis%3Amybatis&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40nativescript-community%2Ftypeorm&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (ORM & Database Tools)

| Capability | MyBatis | TypeORM |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type-safe queries | - | ✓ |
| Schema migrations | - | ✓ |
| Relations / joins API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Languages | Java | TypeScript, JavaScript (ES2023) |
| **Modelling** |  |  |
| Schema-first modelling | - | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Raw SQL escape hatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Portability** |  |  |
| Multiple database backends | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ops** |  |  |
| Connection pooling | - | ✓ |
| **DX** |  |  |
| Data browser / studio | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:41:25.395Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*