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Knex vs Kysely

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KnexKysely
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
LicenceMITMIT
Stars20k14k
Latest3.3.0v0.29.6
Last push2026-06-262026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 16 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Sequelize. Alternatives to Sequelize →

    PartialKnexA SQL query builder with migrations and seeds rather than an ORM, with no models to define.

    PartialKyselyA type-safe SQL query builder rather than an ORM, with no models to define.

  • Both replace TypeORM. Alternatives to TypeORM →

    PartialKnexA SQL query builder with migrations and seeds rather than an ORM, with no entities to map.

    PartialKyselyA type-safe SQL query builder rather than an ORM, with no entities or relations to map.