What is Drizzle ORM?

Drizzle is a modern TypeScript ORM that gives you full type safety without sacrificing SQL expressiveness. Unlike heavier ORMs, Drizzle stays close to SQL syntax while providing complete TypeScript inference — you get autocomplete for every table, column, and query result.

Key Features

Full Type Safety

Define your schema in TypeScript, and Drizzle infers types for every query. Insert data, select results, join tables — all fully typed with zero manual type annotations.

SQL-Like Syntax

Drizzle queries look like SQL: db.select().from(users).where(eq(users.id, 1)). No magic, no hidden queries. You know exactly what SQL is being generated.

Multi-Database Support

Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and serverless databases (Neon, PlanetScale, Turso, Cloudflare D1, Vercel Postgres). One API, many databases.

Lightweight and Fast

Drizzle has zero runtime overhead and a minimal bundle size. It’s tree-shakeable — you only ship the code you use. Perfect for edge functions and serverless.

Pricing

Drizzle ORM is completely free and open-source (MIT license). Drizzle Studio is also free. No paid tiers.

Who Should Use Drizzle?

• TypeScript developers who want type-safe database access
• Teams building on serverless/edge platforms (Vercel, Cloudflare)
• Developers who want SQL-like queries without giving up type safety
• Anyone starting a new TypeScript backend project

The Bottom Line

Drizzle is the best TypeScript ORM available. It’s type-safe, fast, SQL-like, and works everywhere. If you’re building a TypeScript backend and want an ORM that stays out of your way while keeping everything typed, Drizzle is the answer.