Top 10 Hibernate Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Hibernate Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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spring.io
By Broadcom
4.5/5
(317)
Product Description
The Spring Framework is an application framework and inversion of control container for the Java platform.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, spring.io is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Apache OFBiz
By The Apache Software Foundation
4.1/5
(37)
Product Description
Apache OFBiz is an open source product for the automation of enterprise processes that includes framework components and business applications for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), E-Business / E-Commerce, SCM (Supply Chain Management), MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning), MMS/EAM (Maintenance Management System/Enterprise Asset Management), POS (Point Of Sale).
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Apache OFBiz is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Jmix
By Jmix
4.8/5
(23)
Product Description
Jmix is a high level framework for the rapid development of enterprise applications with rich web interfaces. The platform abstracts developers from underlying technologies so they can focus on the business tasks, whilst retaining full flexibility by providing unrestricted access to low level code.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Jmix is:
More expensive
Easier to set up
Better at support
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks
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Spark
By The Apache Software Foundation
4.3/5
(54)
Product Description
Spark Framework is a lightweight and expressive web framework for Java and Kotlin, designed to facilitate rapid development of web applications and microservices. It offers a simple and intuitive API that allows developers to handle HTTP requests and responses with minimal boilerplate code, making it ideal for building RESTful APIs and web applications efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Minimalistic and Lightweight: Spark Framework is designed to be extremely lightweight, offering just the core functionality needed to handle HTTP requests and responses. There are no unnecessary features or configurations, so developers can focus on building the application without distractions. - Fluent API: Spark Framework uses a fluent API, which makes it easy to define routes, handle HTTP methods, and return responses. The code is clean, intuitive, and easy to read. It’s a great framework for developers who appreciate simplicity and want to get their application running quickly. - REST API Support: Spark Framework is built with RESTful web services in mind, making it easy to create and manage REST APIs. It has built-in support for routing HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) and returning responses in various formats such as JSON, HTML, or plain text. - No Configuration Required: One of the standout features of Spark Framework is that it doesn’t require any configuration files, which is a stark contrast to larger frameworks like Spring. You simply create a Java file, add the necessary routes, and start the server — that’s it! This ease of use makes it great for rapid prototyping and small-scale applications. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Spark Framework addresses the need for a straightforward and efficient tool for developing web applications and microservices in Java and Kotlin. By eliminating complex configurations and providing a clean, expressive API, it enables developers to focus on writing application logic rather than dealing with the intricacies of the framework. This approach significantly reduces development time and effort, making Spark Framework an excellent choice for projects that require rapid development and deployment.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Spark is:
More usable
More expensive
Easier to set up
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Eclipse Jetty
By Eclipse Foundation
4/5
(15)
Product Description
Eclipse Jetty provides a Web server and javax.servlet container, plus support for HTTP/2, WebSocket, OSGi, JMX, JNDI, JAAS and many other integrations.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Eclipse Jetty is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Apache Cayenne
By The Apache Software Foundation
4.3/5
(15)
Product Description
Apache Cayenne(tm) is an open source persistence framework licensed under the Apache License, that provides object-relational mapping (ORM) and remoting services.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Apache Cayenne is:
Better at support
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Apache Flink
By The Apache Software Foundation
4.3/5
(16)
Product Description
Apache Flink is an open-source stream processing framework for distributed, high-performing, always-available, and accurate data streaming applications.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Apache Flink is:
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Better at support
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Apache Jena
By The Apache Software Foundation
4.1/5
(17)
Product Description
Apache Jena a free and open source Java framework for building Semantic Web and Linked Data applications.
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Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

Apache Struts
By The Apache Software Foundation
4/5
(21)
Product Description
Apache Struts is a free, open-source, MVC framework for creating elegant, modern Java web applications. It favors convention over configuration, is extensible using a plugin architecture, and ships with plugins to support REST, AJAX and JSON.
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Reviewers say compared to Hibernate, Apache Struts is:
More expensive
Easier to set up
Categories in common with Hibernate:
Java Web Frameworks

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