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Both are excellent choices. Use Drizzle ORM for typescript orm that feels like writing sql. lightweight, fast, zero overhead. prisma got too heavy, drizzle kept it lean. and Supabase for you want postgres with batteries included.
TypeScript ORM that feels like writing SQL. Lightweight, fast, zero overhead. Prisma got too heavy, Drizzle kept it lean.
Postgres + auth + storage + realtime. Firebase for people who want to own their data.
| Feature | Drizzle ORM | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Best for | You want Postgres with batteries included | |
| Use when | You want Postgres with batteries included | |
| Avoid when | You need a document database or heavy NoSQL | |
| Category | Databases | Databases |
Both are strong options and it depends on your specific needs. Drizzle ORM is free and Supabase is freemium, which may factor into your decision.
Yes, Drizzle ORM is completely free to use.
Other popular alternatives in this category include PlanetScale, Neon, Turso, Convex. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.
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