Comparison

Objection.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.

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Objection.js51
TypeORM73
Score
Vioscale score
Objection.js51 / 100medium · 60%
TypeORM73 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
Objection.js
TypeORM
Model
Objection.jsopen_source
Price level
Objection.jsfree
TypeORMfree
Transparent
Objection.js
TypeORM
Reliability
Status page
Objection.js
TypeORM
Adoption
Dependent repos
Objection.js2,988
TypeORM51,340
Github stars
Objection.js7,342
TypeORM36,632
Package downloads weekly
Objection.js273,725
TypeORM4,983,124
Activity
Commits last 30d
Objection.js0
TypeORM10
Release
Cadence days
Objection.js
TypeORM31
History
Objection.js
TypeORM20 items
License
Spdx
Objection.jsMIT
TypeORMMIT
Language
Primary
Objection.jsJavaScript
TypeORMTypeScript
Market
Availability
Objection.js

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Objection.js

A query-building library for Node.js that makes it easy to work with relational databases using both high-level abstractions and raw SQL when needed. It supports schema relationships, type safety through TypeScript, and works across multiple database systems.

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.

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

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