Graphcool vs remoteStorage

Graphcool — 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.

remoteStorage — remoteStorage is an open-source cloud storage solution that allows users to store their data decentralized on remote servers. It enables apps to store and synchronize data like documents, contacts, ca

Graphcool offers GraphQL API out of the box, Flexible data modeling with Graphcool Framework, Realtime subscriptions via WebSocket, Built-in authentication and permissions, Managed database hosting, while remoteStorage provides Decentralized data storage, Apps can store & sync data across devices, Open source, Store documents, contacts, calendars, etc..

Graphcool stands out for Rapid development and prototyping, No need to build or maintain backend infrastructure, Scales automatically; remoteStorage is known for Decentralized - no single point of failure, Works across multiple devices, Open source - transparent & customizable.

Feature	Graphcool	remoteStorage
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Development	Online Services
Pricing	Open Source	Open Source

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.

remoteStorage

Description: remoteStorage is an open-source cloud storage solution that allows users to store their data decentralized on remote servers. It enables apps to store and synchronize data like documents, contacts, calendars, etc. across multiple devices.

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

remoteStorage Features

• Decentralized data storage
• Apps can store & sync data across devices
• Open source
• Store documents, contacts, calendars, etc.

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

remoteStorage

Pros

• Decentralized - no single point of failure
• Works across multiple devices
• Open source - transparent & customizable
• Free basic plan available

Cons

• Setup can be complex for non-tech users
• No native desktop apps
• Limited storage in free plan
• Not user friendly UI

Pricing Comparison

Graphcool

• Open Source

remoteStorage

• Open Source