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Entity Framework

See Comparison of Entity Framework vs NHibernate.

Some of the top features or benefits of Entity Framework are: Productivity, Abstraction, Code First Approach, Support for Multiple Databases, and Change Tracking. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Entity Framework

Entity Framework Alternatives & Competitors

The best Entity Framework alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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  1. 10

    Provides access to a MySQL database by mapping database entries to objects and vice-versa.

    Key Sequelize features:

    ORM Abstraction Cross-database compatibility Query Builder Active Community and Ecosystem

    Open Source

    /sequelize-alternatives
  2. 10

    MyBatis is a top-rated SQL-based data mapping solution used by Programmers, Software Engineers, and Database Architects for developing object-oriented software applications.

    Key MyBATIS features:

    Simplicity Flexibility in SQL Performance Mapping

    /mybatis-alternatives
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    Key Proton Drive for Business features:

    Privacy and Security User-Friendly Interface Open Source Cross-Platform Access

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  4. 10

    Hibernate an open source Java persistence framework project.

    Key Hibernate features:

    Object-Relational Mapping Automatic Table Generation HQL (Hibernate Query Language) Caching

    Open Source

    /hibernate-alternatives
  5. Quick Objects is an all-in-one ORM solution for .NET Framework that offers several benefits, such as object-relational mapping, code reuse, code generation.

    Key Quick Objects features:

    Rapid Development Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) Code Generation Integration with .NET

    /quick-objects-alternatives
  6. TypeScript ORM for Node.js based on Data Mapper, Unit of Work and Identity Map patterns.

    Key Mikro orm features:

    TypeScript Support Supports Multiple Databases Lightweight and Efficient Active Community and Documentation

    Open Source

    /mikro-orm-alternatives
  7. Dapper is a user-friendly object mapper for the .NET framework.

    Key Dapper features:

    Performance Lightweight Flexibility Easy Mapping

    /dapper-alternatives
  8. 10

    An object-relational mapper for PHP that provides transparent persistence for PHP objects.

    Key Doctrine features:

    Object-Relational Mapping Database Abstraction Lazy Loading Rich Ecosystem

    Open Source

    /doctrine-alternatives
  9. Beego Web is official blog and documentation website for beego app web framework.

    Key Beego features:

    Fast Performance Integrated Features Strong Community Modular

    /beego-alternatives
  10. Free-of-Charge (without Technical Support), also see GitHub and Benchmarks.

    Key DevExpress XPO features:

    Integrated Suite Cross-Platform Development Database Agnostic Advanced Caching

    /devexpress-xpo-alternatives
  11. Hibernate team account. Hibernate is a suite of open source projects around domain models. The flagship project is Hibernate ORM, the Object Relational Mapper.

    Key Hibernate ORM features:

    Abstraction Automatic Schema Generation Caching Lazy Loading

    /hibernate-orm-alternatives
  12. Application and Data, Languages & Frameworks, and Microframeworks (Backend).

    Key Propel ORM features:

    Active Record Pattern Code Generation Cross-Database Support Powerful Query Builder

    /propel-orm-alternatives
  13. The official NHibernate community site. Download NHibernate. Read blogs. Contribute to the NHibernate Wiki. Find reference documentation.

    Key NHibernate features:

    Rich ORM Features Database Independence Advanced Querying Lazy Loading

    Open Source

    /nhibernate-alternatives
  14. LLBLGen Pro: Using databases in your .NET code made easy. The entity modeling solution for Entity Framework, LLBLGen Pro Runtime Framework, NHibernate and Linq to SQL.

    Key LLBLGen Pro features:

    Powerful ORM Tool Cross-Database Support Model-First and Database-First Approaches Comprehensive Designer

    /llblgen-pro-alternatives
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