Overview
Prisma is an open-source ORM for Node.js and TypeScript that generates a fully type-safe database client from a declarative schema file, alongside migration tooling and Prisma Studio for visually browsing data.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
Auto-generated type-safe client
Declarative schema & migrations
Prisma Studio data browser
Multi-database support (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB)
Prisma Accelerate connection pooling
Pros
- Excellent TypeScript autocomplete and type safety
- Migration workflow is approachable for teams new to SQL
- Prisma Studio is genuinely useful for quick data inspection
Cons
- Abstraction can hide performance issues in complex queries
- Cold-start/connection pooling needed extra tooling historically
- Less flexible than raw SQL for very advanced query patterns
Pricing Plans
Open Source ORMFREE
Free
- Free ORM & CLI
- Prisma Studio
AcceleratePAID
$20/mo
- Global connection pooling
- Query caching
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Integrations
Next.jsPostgreSQLPlanetScaleSupabase
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Quick Info
Websitewww.prisma.io
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2016
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits10.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceYes
Best For
Development