EngineeringMarch 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Choosing your database adapter: Supabase vs Drizzle vs Prisma vs PostgreSQL
The adapter system exists so you are not locked into one ORM story. Here is how to choose without regret.
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Victor Doyle
Simulacrum
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Deep dives on scaffolding, database adapters, and how Simulacrum stacks up—written for high-intent builders.
The adapter system exists so you are not locked into one ORM story. Here is how to choose without regret.
Victor Doyle
Simulacrum
High-intent buyers compare stacks before they buy. Here is a straight breakdown—no anonymous “Competitor A” labels.
Victor Doyle
Simulacrum
Most starters optimize for one vertical. We wanted one evolution path from portfolio to commerce to SaaS—without maintaining five forks.
Victor Doyle
Simulacrum