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Prisma
TypeScript ORM and Postgres hosting
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Prisma gives TypeScript and Node.js teams Prisma ORM, Prisma Postgres, and Prisma Compute: a type-safe ORM, managed Postgres, and Compute for deploying TypeScript apps, from schema to deployed app.
Prisma provides a type-safe ORM, managed Postgres, and TypeScript-focused app hosting on a single platform.
- for
- TypeScript and Node.js developers building full-stack apps.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- Apache-2.0
- v8.0.0-rc.1411 days ago
- v8.0.0-rc.1313 days ago
- v8.0.0-rc.1217 days ago
works withTypeScriptNode.jsBun
Key features
5 features of Prisma
- Type-safe ORM — Declarative schema rebuilt in native TypeScript with full type safety and LLM-friendly contracts.
- Managed Postgres — Bare-metal microVM Postgres with per-branch databases, operation-based pricing and query insights.
- Prisma Compute — Bun-runtime app hosting co-located with the database, supporting preview URLs and versioned deployments.
- Prisma Studio — Visual data browser and editor built into the console for inspecting and editing data.
- CLI + Management API — Structured JSON output and parity between CLI and API for programmatic control.
Use cases
- Generate a full stack from schema to deployed preview with a single CLI command
- Run per-branch databases automatically wired to preview deployments
- Iterate quickly: debug, fix, and redeploy TypeScript apps without vendor coordination
Prisma pricing
- Free$0ORM always free · Free Postgres tier with hard cap · 10 GB outbound bandwidth · Per-branch databases
- Starter$10/month5 M Compute requests · 1 M Postgres operations · 10 GB storage · Daily backups
- Pro$49/month20 M Compute requests · 10 M Postgres operations · 50 GB storage · GDPR & HIPAA
- Business$129/month100 M Compute requests · 50 M Postgres operations · 100 GB storage · SOC 2, ISO 27001
Prisma vs alternatives
| Best for | Integrated ORM, DB, and hosting for TypeScript | Serverless Postgres as a standalone service | Open-source Postgres platform with built-in auth | Realtime NoSQL app backend | Reactive TypeScript backend with built-in data layer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Prisma vs Neon: Neon offers serverless Postgres only, without integrated ORM or hosting.
- Prisma vs Supabase: Supabase provides Postgres, auth, and storage but uses separate hosting and ORM layers.
- Prisma vs Firebase: Firebase is a NoSQL backend with real-time sync, not a relational ORM or managed Postgres.
- Prisma vs Convex: Convex offers a reactive TypeScript backend with its own data model, not a traditional SQL ORM.
Prisma FAQ
Is the ORM free?+
Yes, Prisma ORM is open-source and always free.
Do I need a credit card for the free tier?+
No, the Free Postgres tier requires no credit card.
How is usage billed?+
Prisma uses usage-based pricing: compute requests, memory, CPU, outbound bandwidth, and database operations are billed per unit.
What compliance certifications are available?+
GDPR and HIPAA are included in the Pro plan; Business adds SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Summarized by DevHunt from prisma.io · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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