Hibernate ORM
Java library for persisting object data in relational databases
- Also known as
- hibernate-orm
Available worldwide
What is Hibernate ORM?
A framework that maps Java objects to database tables, offering type-safe data retrieval and database operations with features including audit logging, temporal data support, and multi-database compatibility.
Hibernate ORM pricing
We don't have Hibernate ORM's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source under Apache License 2.0
What Hibernate ORM does
The capabilities that matter for orm & database tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Type-safe queries
- ✓
- Schema migrations
- ✓
- Relations / joins API
- ✓
- Languages
- Java
- Schema-first modelling
- -
- Raw SQL escape hatch
- -
- Multiple database backends
- ✓
- Connection pooling
- ✓
- Data browser / studio
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Self-hosted
Integrations (16)
Independently observed- Jakarta Persistence
- Jakarta Data
- Jakarta Query
- Bean Validation
- Jakarta Validation
- Java EE
- Jakarta EE
- Vert.x
- MongoDB Extension
- Apache Lucene
- Elasticsearch
- OpenSearch
- Quarkus
- WildFly
- Red Hat EAP
- Spring Boot
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 3 (1 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Hibernate ORM FAQ
Common questions about Hibernate ORM, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Hibernate ORM?
An object/relational mapping framework for Java that enables developers to work with relational database data as native Java objects, supporting complex queries, transactions, and comprehensive data synchronization. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.
Source: https://hibernate.org/orm
Is Hibernate ORM free to use?
Hibernate ORM 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://hibernate.org/orm
Can Hibernate ORM be self-hosted?
Yes. Hibernate ORM can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://hibernate.org/orm
What does Hibernate ORM integrate with?
We have confirmed 16 integrations for Hibernate ORM, including Jakarta Persistence, Jakarta Data, Jakarta Query, Bean Validation, Jakarta Validation, Java EE, Jakarta EE and Vert.x, plus 8 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://hibernate.org/orm
Is Hibernate ORM open source?
Yes. Hibernate ORM 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.
Hibernate ORM alternatives
Other orm & database tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- PrismaA unified backend platform providing type-safe database access, managed Postgres, and application hosting for TypeScript developmenthigh · 75%
- SQLAlchemyPython library for database interaction through object-oriented and SQL-based approacheshigh · 79%
- SequelizeA database abstraction layer for Node.js and TypeScript that maps application objects to relational database tablesmedium · 70%
- KyselyA library for writing TypeScript-based SQL queries with compile-time type checkinghigh · 79%
- Drizzle ORMA TypeScript database library with type-safe queries and schema managementmedium · 70%
- MikroORMTypeScript database abstraction library for Node.js applicationshigh · 78%
Compare Hibernate ORM
Side by side against other orm & database tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Hibernate ORM, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 86 | 0.08 | 6.9 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.08 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Security score | 76 | 0.05 | 4.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 72 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 35 | 0.05 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Multi db: Yes · Languages: Java · Relations: Yes · Migrations: Yes · Type safe queries: Yes · Connection pooling: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 16 | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Java | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-13 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| History | 20 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 70% |
Security
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