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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.

76

GORM

Developer-friendly ORM library for Go.

76
Maintenance 63
Adoption 84
Security 92
Maturity 62
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

sqlx

Package sqlx provides general purpose extensions to database/sql.

74
Maintenance 38
Adoption 100
Security 70
Maturity 100
Developer DX 89
Confidence 90

Metric Table

side by side
Metric GORM sqlx Lead
Health 76 74 GORM
Maintenance 63 38 GORM
Adoption 84 100 sqlx
Security 92 70 GORM
Maturity 62 100 sqlx
Imported by86.9K25.6KGORM
Stars017.6Ksqlx
Last activity7 months 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.