SQLAlchemy Alternatives

SQLAlchemy is described as 'Open source SQL toolkit and object-relational mapper (ORM) for the Python programming language' and is an app in the development category. There are eight alternatives to SQLAlchemy for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, npm, Node.JS, Docker and Mac apps. The best SQLAlchemy alternative is Bookshelf.js, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SQLAlchemy are Knex.js, Objection.js, Sequelize and Doctrine ORM.

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  1. Bookshelf.js icon

    Bookshelf.js

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    Bookshelf is a JavaScript ORM for Node.js, built on the Knex SQL query builder. It features both Promise-based and traditional callback interfaces, transaction support, eager/nested-eager relation loading, polymorphic associations, and support for one-to-one, one-to-many, and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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    • Bookshelf.js is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SQLAlchemy.

    • Bookshelf.js is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SQLAlchemy.

    • Bookshelf.js is Free and Open SourceSQLAlchemy is also Free and Open Source
  2. Knex.js icon

    Knex.js

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    A query builder for PostgreSQL, MySQL, CockroachDB, SQL Server, SQLite3 and Oracle, designed to be flexible, portable, and fun to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  4. Objection.js icon

    Objection.js

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    Objection.js is an ORM for Node.js that aims to stay out of your way and make it as easy as possible to use the full power of SQL and the underlying database engine while still making the common stuff easy and enjoyable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Node.JS
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
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  5. Sequelize icon

    Sequelize

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    Sequelize is a modern TypeScript and Node.js ORM for Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite and SQL Server, and more. Featuring solid transaction support, relations, eager and lazy loading, read replication and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
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  6. Doctrine ORM icon

    Doctrine ORM

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    The Doctrine Project is the home to several PHP libraries primarily focused on database storage and object mapping. The core projects are the Object Relational Mapper (ORM) and the Database Abstraction Layer (DBAL) it is built upon.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. waterline icon

    waterline

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    An adapter-based ORM for Node.js with support for MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, MSSQL (SQL Server), and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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  9. TypeORM icon

    TypeORM

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    TypeORM is an ORM that can run in NodeJS, Browser, Cordova, PhoneGap, Ionic, React Native, NativeScript, Expo, and Electron platforms and can be used with TypeScript and JavaScript (ES2021).

    21 TypeORM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
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  10. Sqitch icon

    Sqitch

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    Sensible database-native change management for framework-free development and dependable deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Sqitch is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SQLAlchemy.

    • Sqitch is Free and Open SourceSQLAlchemy is also Free and Open Source
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