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Knex vs Sequelize
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| Fact | Knex | Sequelize |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 20k | 30k |
| Latest | 3.3.0 | v6.37.8 |
| Last push | 2026-06-26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Knex replaces Sequelize. Alternatives to Sequelize →
PartialA SQL query builder with migrations and seeds rather than an ORM, with no models to define.
Knex
Sequelize
- v6.37.82026-03-07validate cast types in JSON where clauses (b147528) (CVE-2026-30951)
- v7.0.0-alpha.482026-02-04core: traverse associations and apply aliases on order clauses (#18040) (eb4c2d4)pre-release
- v7.0.0-alpha.472025-10-25core: correct subquery join resolution & use alias minification for join references (#18012) (af74df1)pre-release
- v6.37.72025-03-28oracle: fix changeColumn SQL for BLOB to avoid implicit conversion (#17719) (5b7c801)
- v7.0.0-alpha.462025-03-22cli: remove redundant types export in package.json (#17781) (2391263)pre-release
Knex
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Sequelize
unsigned The latest release, v6.37.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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