Type safe SQL query builder
- Weekly Downloads
- 0
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- Bundle (gzip)
- 39.3 KB
- Updated
- Vulns
- 0
Comparison guide
Side-by-side NPM package comparison

Kysely leads across all categories in this comparison. Check the detailed metrics below to see how each package performs for your specific needs.
Type safe SQL query builder
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The Prisma CLI: one binary for the ORM, Composer, and the Prisma Developer Platform.
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Choosing between Kysely and Prisma? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.
Kysely and Prisma both have 0 weekly downloads, indicating equal adoption in the ecosystem.
Kysely has the smallest gzipped bundle at 39.3 KB. Prisma comes in at 157.6 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Kysely has an overall health score of 74/100 (good), with strong maintenance, quality, security scores. Prisma has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.
Choose Kysely if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Prisma if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.
Both Kysely and Prisma are solid choices for JavaScript development. Kysely has the edge in overall health score (74/100), while each package brings unique strengths to the table. Evaluate them based on your project's priorities — whether that's community size, bundle efficiency, or maintenance activity — and choose the one that aligns best with your requirements.
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