Drizzle ORM Pricing

open sourceopen source · Apache 2.0last verified August 26, 2026official site ↗

Plan	Price	Notes
Open Sourceofficial source ↗	$0checked 2026-08-26	Apache 2.0 license, lightweight TypeScript ORM, zero dependencies, Drizzle Kit schema migrations, local Drizzle Studio

structured from cited official pricing sources: “Drizzle ORM is 100% free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. The core ORM, Drizzle Kit migration CLI, and local Drizzle Studio are completely free for personal and commercial applications.”

Self-hosting cost

Drizzle ORM is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

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FAQ

How much does Drizzle ORM cost?

Drizzle ORM is 100% free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. The core ORM, Drizzle Kit migration CLI, and local Drizzle Studio are completely free for personal and commercial applications.

Does Drizzle ORM have a free plan?

Yes — Drizzle ORM is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host Drizzle ORM for free?

Drizzle ORM is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper Drizzle ORM alternatives?

Upstash, Neon, Supabase are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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