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Keel vs ZenStack

Keel provides a backend platform with built-in services, while ZenStack focuses on schema-first modeling and auto-generated CRUD with fine-grained access control.
KeelThe backend for your apps, the tools for your teamsZenStackBuild scalable web apps with minimal code

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What it is
Keel:Keel provides a code-first backend platform with instant internal tools, schema-driven APIs, and full-stack operations features.
ZenStack:ZenStack is an open-source DSL on top of Prisma that adds schema-first modeling, type-safe ORM and built-in access control with auto-generated APIs.
Best for
Keel:Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
ZenStack:Secure, schema-first data modeling with auto-generated CRUD
Who it’s for
Keel:Engineers building operational backends and internal tools for fast-moving teams
ZenStack:Full-stack developers building TypeScript apps who need secure, scalable data layers.
Pricing
Keel:Contact sales
ZenStack:Open source
Open source
Keel:—
ZenStack:Yes, 2,947 GitHub stars
Works with
Keel:VSCode extension
ZenStack:TypeScript
DevHunt upvotes
Keel:46
ZenStack:9
Launched on DevHunt
Keel:Mar 2024
ZenStack:Jan 2023

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.
Keel on DevHunt →Alternatives

ZenStack features

  • Schema-first modeling. Define a concise, expressive data model using a DSL compatible with Prisma schema.
  • Type-safe ORM with access control. Provides a type-safe ORM that enforces row-level and column-level security rules.
  • Automated secure CRUD service. Generates a full CRUD API automatically, respecting defined access policies.
  • Framework-agnostic integration. Works with any front-end framework or deployment platform you choose.
  • Modern data browser & editor. Includes a UI for browsing and editing data directly from the schema.
ZenStack on DevHunt →Alternatives

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