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EdgeDB vs Prisma

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
EdgeDB: Graph-relational database with a strict schema
Prisma: Next-generation ORM for Node.js
Pricing Model
EdgeDB: freemium
Prisma: open-source
Starting Price
EdgeDB: $0/mo
Prisma: $0/mo
Free Plan
EdgeDB: Yes
Prisma: Yes
GitHub Stars
EdgeDB: 14.1k
Prisma: 46.4k
npm Downloads/wk
EdgeDB: 1.9k
Prisma: 13.2M
GitHub Forks
EdgeDB: 450
Prisma: 2.3k
Open Issues
EdgeDB: 947
Prisma: 2.6k
Tags
EdgeDB: postgres, graph-relational, typed, open-source
Prisma: orm, typescript, migrations, type-safe

EdgeDB vs Prisma: which to choose

Prisma has the larger community with 46.4k GitHub stars against 14.1k for EdgeDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose EdgeDB if you lean toward postgres and graph-relational; choose Prisma if orm and typescript matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is EdgeDB or Prisma better?

It depends on your priorities. EdgeDB has 14.1k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Prisma has 46.4k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is EdgeDB cheaper than Prisma?

EdgeDB starts at $0/mo while Prisma starts at $0/mo. EdgeDB has a free plan. Prisma has a free plan.

What are the main differences between EdgeDB and Prisma?

EdgeDB is tagged as postgres, graph-relational, typed while Prisma is tagged as orm, typescript, migrations. EdgeDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 14.1k GitHub stars. Prisma uses a open-source model with 46.4k GitHub stars.

Does EdgeDB or Prisma have a free plan?

Yes, both EdgeDB and Prisma offer a free plan.

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