11 database drivers and ORMs for Rust that are ready for production

Rust's growing popularity among developers is partly due to its support for a wide range of databases and storage formats. This guide explores 11 popular and stable database drivers and ORMs available for Rust, comparing their features, pros, and cons to assist in choosing the right database for Rust projects. Highlighted drivers include mysql with its comprehensive MySQL protocol implementation, mysql_async which offers asynchronous capabilities, tokio_postgres known for its pipelined execution of queries, and redis, offering high- and low-level APIs. ORMs like diesel and quaint are also examined, with diesel noted for its strong typing and support for various SQL databases, though lacking async support, and quaint for its async operation capabilities. The guide ends with a table synthesizing key takeaways, offering a consolidated overview to aid in decision-making for Rust-based projects.