Graphcool vs Hasura

Struggling to choose between Graphcool and Hasura? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Graphcool is a Development solution with tags like graphql, baas, database.

It boasts features such as GraphQL API out of the box, Flexible data modeling with Graphcool Framework, Realtime subscriptions via WebSocket, Built-in authentication and permissions, Managed database hosting and pros including Rapid development and prototyping, No need to build or maintain backend infrastructure, Scales automatically, Integrates well with frontend GraphQL clients.

On the other hand, Hasura is a Development product tagged with graphql, postgres, realtime, apis.

Its standout features include Instant realtime GraphQL APIs, Works with existing Postgres databases, Built-in authorization & access control, Triggers for business logic, Remote schemas to integrate existing APIs, Fine-grained access control, Works with microservices, and it shines with pros like Rapid development and prototyping, Realtime capabilities out of the box, No need to write backend code, Integrates with existing databases, Granular access control.

Feature	Graphcool	Hasura
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Development	Development

Product Overview

Graphcool

Description: Graphcool is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service to develop, deploy and scale GraphQL backends. It provides a GraphQL API out of the box with flexible data modeling and realtime subscriptions.

Hasura

Description: Hasura is an open source GraphQL engine that provides instant realtime GraphQL APIs on new or existing Postgres databases. It helps developers build modern apps and APIs faster by abstracting away the boilerplate of backend development.

Key Features Comparison

Graphcool Features

• GraphQL API out of the box
• Flexible data modeling with Graphcool Framework
• Realtime subscriptions via WebSocket
• Built-in authentication and permissions
• Managed database hosting

Hasura Features

• Instant realtime GraphQL APIs
• Works with existing Postgres databases
• Built-in authorization & access control
• Triggers for business logic
• Remote schemas to integrate existing APIs
• Fine-grained access control
• Works with microservices

Pros & Cons Analysis

Graphcool

Pros

• Rapid development and prototyping
• No need to build or maintain backend infrastructure
• Scales automatically
• Integrates well with frontend GraphQL clients

Cons

• Can get expensive for large scale production use
• Limited flexibility compared to building your own backend
• Tied to Graphcool vendor and tech stack

Hasura

Pros

• Rapid development and prototyping
• Realtime capabilities out of the box
• No need to write backend code
• Integrates with existing databases
• Granular access control

Cons

• Can be complex for larger applications
• Limited flexibility compared to custom backends
• Steep learning curve for GraphQL

Pricing Comparison

Graphcool

• Freemium

Hasura

• Open Source
• Freemium
• Custom Pricing