Open Source Alternatives to Entity Framework
What is Entity Framework?
Entity Framework is an object-relational mapper (ORM) for .NET that enables developers to work with databases using .NET objects.. There are currently 9 open-source alternatives to Entity Framework, with a combined total of 16.9k GitHub stars. The most common language among these projects is C#.
Showing 9 open-source alternatives
A high-performance, multi-database compatible .NET ORM framework with low-code features and enterprise-ready solutions.
A fast, type-safe LINQ database access library that sits between micro-ORMs and full ORMs, offering SQL-like control with LINQ expressions.
A mature, open-source object-relational mapper for the .NET framework, enabling .NET applications to interact with databases using object-oriented paradigms.
A lightweight, high-performance .NET ORM library with LINQ-style querying for multiple databases.
A fast, simple, and typed ORM for .NET with a code-first approach and minimal configuration.
A high-performance .NET data access layer inspired by MyBatis, offering XML-managed SQL, caching, read/write splitting, and dynamic repositories.
A simple micro-ORM for .NET that maps SQL query results directly to POCO objects with minimal configuration.
A fast, type-safe .NET ORM built on Dapper that provides clean, maintainable SQL with C# 6/VB 14 language features.
A powerful, high-performance .NET ORM supporting AOT, multiple databases, and advanced features like CodeFirst/DbFirst.
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