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Drizzle vs Postgres

Drizzle and Postgres 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

Postgres logo: Open-source relational database. The usual pick when you want real SQL.
Postgres logo: Open-source relational database. The usual pick when you want real SQL.

Postgres

Free

Open-source relational database. The usual pick when you want real SQL.

Try it

Pros of Postgres

  • Reliable relational database

  • JSON without leaving SQL

  • Free to run yourself

Cons of Postgres

  • You manage backups and upgrades

  • Heavier than SQLite for a tiny app