Objection.js
A Node.js database library that combines object-oriented access patterns with direct SQL query control
- Vendor
- Vincit
- Also known as
- objection-js
What is Objection.js?
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.
Objection.js pricing
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What Objection.js 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
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- Schema-first modelling
- ✓
- Raw SQL escape hatch
- ✓
- Multiple database backends
- ✓
- Connection pooling
- -
- Data browser / studio
- -
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Objection.js FAQ
Common questions about Objection.js, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is 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. It is indexed under ORM & Database Tools.
Is Objection.js free to use?
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.
Is Objection.js open source?
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.
Objection.js alternatives
Other orm & database tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Prismamedium · 74%
- SequelizeAn ORM library for building database-driven Node.js and TypeScript applicationsmedium · 69%
- SQLAlchemyA Python library combining low-level SQL control with object-relational mapping for database accesshigh · 78%
- KyselyBuilds SQL queries with compile-time type safety for TypeScripthigh · 78%
- MikroORMA database abstraction layer for Node.js applications written in TypeScripthigh · 79%
- Hibernate ORMA Java library providing type-safe, object-oriented access to relational databaseslow · 49%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package downloads | 70 | 0.17 | 12.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 81 | 0.08 | 6.7 | ✓ |
| Stars | 73 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Security score | 35 | 0.05 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 5 | 0.08 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
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Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-10-13 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 3 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 73% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Raw sql: Yes · Multi db: Yes · Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript · Relations: Yes · Migrations: Yes · Schema first: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-13 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-10-13 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-13 · 99% |
Pricing
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-03 · 60% |
Security
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