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Model first alternatives
Quick answerThe best free Model first alternative is Prisma, for type-safe ORM for TypeScript. Pick Supabase for hosted Postgres backend, or Appwrite for open-source backend services.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma | Type-safe ORM for TypeScript | Free, open source | — | vs Model first → |
| Supabase | Hosted Postgres backend | Paid, open source | — | vs Model first → |
| Appwrite | Open-source backend services | Paid, open source | — | vs Model first → |
| PlanetScale | Scalable MySQL hosting | Paid | — | vs Model first → |
How to choose
- For type-safe ORM for TypeScript: Prisma (free, open source)
- For hosted Postgres backend: Supabase (paid, open source)
- For open-source backend services: Appwrite (paid, open source)
- For scalable MySQL hosting: PlanetScale (paid)
- For visual modeling with auto code generation: Model first itself
Closest alternatives
Prisma focuses on type-safe ORM generation, not visual modeling or multi-dialect code generation. Model first vs Prisma →
Supabase provides a hosted Postgres backend and auth, but does not generate code from diagrams. Model first vs Supabase →
Appwrite offers backend services and APIs, lacking visual domain modeling and code generation features. Model first vs Appwrite →
PlanetScale is a scalable MySQL service; it does not include modeling or code generation tools. Model first vs PlanetScale →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Model first?+
The closest Model first alternatives are Prisma (type-safe ORM for TypeScript), Supabase (hosted Postgres backend) and Appwrite (open-source backend services). PlanetScale is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Model first.
What is the best free alternative to Model first?+
Prisma (type-safe ORM for TypeScript) is the closest free alternative to Model first.
Is there an open source alternative to Model first?+
Yes. Prisma (type-safe ORM for TypeScript), Supabase (hosted Postgres backend) and Appwrite (open-source backend services) are open source.
What is Model first used for?+
Model First lets developers design visual domain models and automatically generate production-ready code for their chosen stack. Common uses: design a domain model and instantly produce backend code for a new service, generate database schema and ORM mappings for an existing project and rapidly prototype a data-driven MVP with visual diagrams and auto-generated code.
Is Model first free?+
Model first is listed as free on DevHunt.