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Drizzle vs MySQL

Drizzle and MySQL are free.

Drizzle logo: A TypeScript query builder that maps tables to typed functions.
Drizzle logo: A TypeScript query builder that maps tables to typed functions.

Drizzle

Free

A TypeScript query builder that maps tables to typed functions.

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Pros of Drizzle

  • Queries stay readable if you already know SQL

  • The same schema can target Postgres or SQLite

  • Type errors catch renamed columns

Cons of Drizzle

  • You still design the tables yourself

  • It is a library in the app, not a hosted database

MySQL logo: The relational database behind a huge share of web apps and WordPress.
MySQL logo: The relational database behind a huge share of web apps and WordPress.

MySQL

Free

The relational database behind a huge share of web apps and WordPress.

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Pros of MySQL

  • Easy to find hosting

  • Familiar SQL

  • Free Community edition

Cons of MySQL

  • Fewer advanced features than Postgres

  • Oracle steers the project