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Knex vs TypeORM
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| Fact | Knex | TypeORM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 20k | 37k |
| Latest | 3.3.0 | 1.1.1 |
| Last push | 2026-06-26 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | about 25 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Knex replaces TypeORM. Alternatives to TypeORM →
PartialA SQL query builder with migrations and seeds rather than an ORM, with no entities to map.
Knex
TypeORM
- 1.1.12026-09-01fix(version-utils): compare versions of unequal length correctly
- 0.3.312026-07-13cache: release query runner on error in storeInCache (#12545) (a84b9b3)
- 1.1.02026-07-13chore(legacy-naming-strategies): bump to 1.0.0
- 1.0.02026-05-19TypeORM v1.0 is here! 🥳
- 0.3.302026-05-18fix: scope invalidWhereValuesBehavior to high-level abstractions only
Knex
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TypeORM
✓ signed The latest release, 1.1.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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