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Keel vs prisma-sql
Short answer: Pick Keel if you want code-first backend with built-in internal tools; pick prisma-sql if you want accelerated Prisma read queries. prisma-sql has a free plan, paid from $7/month.
Which to pick
Pick Keel if you want…
- Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- Backend as a service
- Integrations with VSCode extension (on Keel's list, not prisma-sql's)
Pick prisma-sql if you want…
- Accelerated Prisma read queries
- Integrations with Prisma Client, postgres.js or better-sqlite3 (on prisma-sql's list, not Keel's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Keel:Keel provides a code-first backend platform with instant internal tools, schema-driven APIs, and full-stack operations features.
- prisma-sql:prisma-sql speeds up Prisma read queries by generating SQL and executing it via postgres.js or better-sqlite3.
- Best for
- Keel:Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- prisma-sql:Accelerated Prisma read queries
- Who it’s for
- Keel:Engineers building operational backends and internal tools for fast-moving teams
- prisma-sql:Node.js developers using Prisma for PostgreSQL or SQLite who need faster read performance.
- Pricing
- Keel:Contact sales
- prisma-sql:Freemium
- Starting price
- Keel:—
- prisma-sql:$7/month (Pro)
- Free plan or trial
- Keel:—
- prisma-sql:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- Keel:—
- prisma-sql:Free $0 · Pro $7 per month · Teams $7 per user per month
- Open source
- Keel:Yes
- prisma-sql:Yes
- Works with
- Keel:VSCode extension
- prisma-sql:Prisma Client, postgres.js, better-sqlite3
Keel features
- Schema-driven data model. Define data models, actions, and permissions in a clear schema that generates APIs and internal tools.
- TypeScript extensions. Write custom functions, jobs, and durable functions in TypeScript with full type safety.
- Version-controlled environments. Create multiple environments, branch deployments, and PR previews with audit trails.
- Built-in testing framework. Generate type-safe end-to-end tests from the schema for actions, functions, and jobs.
- Instant internal tools. Automatically generate UI tools for ops teams that stay in sync with schema changes.
- Serverless infrastructure. Managed, multi-region PostgreSQL and serverless runtime scales from first to millionth user.
prisma-sql features
- Runtime SQL generation. Converts supported Prisma read queries into SQL at runtime.
- Prebaked hot queries. Allows @optimize annotations to generate SQL at build time for hot query shapes.
- PostgreSQL batch queries. Combines multiple read queries into a single round-trip using Prisma $batch.
- Include & relation reduction. Optimizes includes with flat joins, where-in loading, or correlated subqueries.
- Large to-many include protection. Detects large child tables and switches to batched where-in loading to avoid expensive scans.
- Aggregate type handling. Maps aggregate results back to Prisma-style types like Decimal, BigInt, and DateTime.
Keel vs prisma-sql FAQ
What is the difference between Keel and prisma-sql?+
Keel provides a full backend platform, while prisma-sql only accelerates Prisma reads.
Should I use Keel or prisma-sql?+
Pick Keel if you want code-first backend with built-in internal tools, backend as a service or integrations with VSCode extension (on Keel's list, not prisma-sql's). Pick prisma-sql if you want accelerated Prisma read queries or integrations with Prisma Client, postgres.js or better-sqlite3 (on prisma-sql's list, not Keel's).
Is Keel or prisma-sql free?+
prisma-sql has a free plan; paid plans start at $7/month (Pro).
Is Keel or prisma-sql open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Keel (teamkeel/keel on GitHub) and prisma-sql (multipliedtwice/prisma-to-sql on GitHub).
Do Keel and prisma-sql integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Keel lists VSCode extension; prisma-sql lists Prisma Client, postgres.js and better-sqlite3.
On DevHunt
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