The best replacement for repository pattern is service layer.

The best alternatives to repository pattern are rated as following:
★★★★★  service layer
★★★★  entity framework
★★★★  unit of work
★★★  activerecord
★★★  datamapper

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Speaking about repository pattern, one probably shouldn't forget about entity framework.

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★★★★★ entity framework
★★★★ unit of work
★★★ dapper
★★★ entity framework 5
★★ entity framework database first
★★ ef
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