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GORM vs sqlx

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

GORM sqlx Go ORM Libraries

Quick Decision

GORM currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

97

GORM

Developer-friendly ORM library for Go.

97
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

sqlx

Package sqlx provides general purpose extensions to database/sql.

79
Maintenance 38
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 89
Confidence 100

Metric Table

side by side
Metric GORM sqlx Lead
Health 97 79 GORM
Maintenance 95 38 GORM
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 100 Tie
Imported by86.9K25.6KGORM
Stars39.8K17.6KGORM
Last activity17 days ago1 years agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose GORM if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.

Choose sqlx if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.