# Objection.js vs TypeORM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** TypeORM

| Attribute | Objection.js | TypeORM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 44.7 (60% (medium)) | 64.5 (70% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 20 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | 7,338 | 36,660 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 264,668 | 5,182,331 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.","source":"https://vincit.github.io/objection.js","question":"What is Objection.js?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Objection.js 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://vincit.github.io/objection.js","question":"Is Objection.js free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Objection.js 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/Vincit/objection.js","question":"Is Objection.js open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"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 | An open-source ORM for Node.js that emphasizes working with SQL queries rather than abstract objects, built on the Knex query builder. It supports TypeScript and multiple database backends while maintaining access to raw SQL when needed. | 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":"JavaScript, TypeScript","relations":true,"migrations":true,"schema_first":true,"type_safe_queries":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 | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://vincit.github.io/objection.js","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T11:19:08.603Z"}` | `{"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 | - | 35 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/1.1.2","date":"2026-10-08T07:21:48Z","type":"stable","version":"1.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/1.1.1","date":"2026-09-01T10:55:04Z","type":"stable","version":"1.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/1.1.0","date":"2026-07-13T19:07:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.31","date":"2026-07-13T19:24:24Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.31"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/1.0.0","date":"2026-05-19T11:14:09Z","type":"stable","version":"1.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.30","date":"2026-05-18T20:53:21Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.30"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.29","date":"2026-05-08T13:12:25Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.29"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.28","date":"2025-12-03T08:31:15Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.27","date":"2025-09-19T09:47:59Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.26","date":"2025-08-18T16:34:16Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.26"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.25","date":"2025-06-19T16:09:18Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.25"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.24","date":"2025-05-14T18:05:22Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.24"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.23","date":"2025-05-07T10:04:52Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.23"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.22","date":"2025-04-03T09:01:46Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.22"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.21","date":"2025-03-03T08:10:24Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.21"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.20","date":"2024-01-26T11:22:33Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.19","date":"2024-01-03T14:44:45Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.18","date":"2024-01-03T12:43:14Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.17","date":"2023-06-20T19:48:38Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/typeorm/typeorm/releases/tag/0.3.16","date":"2023-05-09T18:59:14Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.16"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.5 | 7.3 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40capaj%2Fobjection&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"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 | Objection.js | TypeORM |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type-safe queries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Schema migrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Relations / joins API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Languages | JavaScript, TypeScript | 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 2026-10-17T02:42:55.348Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*