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Drizzle ORM vs Prisma in 2026

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Drizzle or Prisma for a new TypeScript + PostgreSQL project in 2026.

⏳ Consider

Confidence: 0.78

Decision Reason

Drizzle's SQL-shaped types and zero-overhead queries win for teams that already know SQL; Prisma is still the better pick if you don't know SQL or want the most polished DevTools.

Best For

TypeScript teams that already write SQL by hand

Edge-deployed APIs where cold-start weight matters

Apps where predictable, inspectable SQL is a feature

Not For

Teams learning SQL for the first time

Apps that need a polished GUI for non-engineers to browse data

Codebases that already use Prisma client extensively

Decision Variables

Alternatives

Version: 1.0.0

Created: 6/14/2026

Status: pending