Prisma → Drizzle ORM
mediumDrizzle is lighter, faster, SQL-first. No code generation step, better serverless cold starts.
npm install drizzle-orm postgres && npm install -D drizzle-kit
Map Prisma schema.prisma models to Drizzle table definitions in TypeScript. Use drizzle-kit introspect to auto-generate from existing DB.
npx drizzle-kit introspect
Prisma: prisma.user.findMany(). Drizzle: db.select().from(users). SQL-like syntax.
Switch from prisma migrate to drizzle-kit push or drizzle-kit generate.
npx drizzle-kit generate && npx drizzle-kit migrate
npm uninstall prisma @prisma/client && rm -rf prisma/
What this migration involves
Moving from Prisma to Drizzle ORM is rated medium and takes about 4-8h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 5 steps, 4 of which ship with runnable commands and 1 with a verification check. On pricing, Prisma is open-source and Drizzle ORM is open-source with a free plan to test the move.
FAQ
How long does migrating from Prisma to Drizzle ORM take?
Around 4-8h for a typical project — 5 steps, difficulty rated medium, 4 of them with copy-paste commands.
Is moving from Prisma to Drizzle ORM reversible?
No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your Prisma data before you start.
What does Drizzle ORM cost compared to Prisma?
Prisma: open-source from $0/mo, free plan available. Drizzle ORM: open-source from $0/mo, free plan available.