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sqlx vs GORM

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

sqlx GORM Go ORM Libraries

Quick Decision

sqlx currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

79

sqlx

Package sqlx provides general purpose extensions to database/sql.

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

GORM

Developer-friendly ORM library for Go.

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

Metric Table

side by side
Metric sqlx GORM Lead
Health 79 76 sqlx
Maintenance 38 63 GORM
Adoption 100 84 sqlx
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 62 sqlx
Imported by25.6K86.9KGORM
Stars17.6K0sqlx
Last activity1 years ago6 months agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

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.

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.