Hasura

hasura.io
Cloud Infrastructure
Few Days

Instant GraphQL API on your data with enterprise-grade performance

How to Replace Hasura

Overview

Hasura is an open-source engine that instantly provides a GraphQL API over your databases and microservices. It enables rapid backend development with automatic API generation, real-time subscriptions, and built-in authorization.

Features

45 features across 17 categories

API(1)

Metadata API

Programmatically manage Hasura configuration and schema via HTTP endpoints.

API Compatibility(1)

REST API Endpoint

Automatically expose GraphQL queries as REST endpoints for non-GraphQL clients.

API Management(1)

API VersioningPremium

Manage multiple GraphQL API versions simultaneously for backward compatibility.

Automation(2)

Event Triggers

Automatically trigger webhooks when database records change to power workflows and integrations.

Scheduled Triggers

Execute webhooks at specified intervals or times for batch operations and maintenance tasks.

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Core(2)

Instant GraphQL API

Automatically generates GraphQL APIs from database schemas in seconds.

Introspection

Full GraphQL schema introspection for discovering available types and building tools.

Data Management(1)

Soft Deletes

Mark records as deleted without removing them from the database for audit trails.

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Data Modeling(4)

Computed Fields

Create virtual fields that compute values from other fields or database functions.

Enums

Define enum types in GraphQL for type-safe enumerated field values.

Logical Models

Define custom GraphQL types backed by native queries or stored procedures.

Relationships

Define one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many relationships automatically or manually.

Data Quality(1)

Data Validation

Add custom validation rules to enforce business logic on incoming data mutations.

DevOps(5)

Docker Support

Run Hasura in Docker containers for easy deployment and local development.

Kubernetes DeploymentPremium

Deploy Hasura on Kubernetes with Helm charts and enterprise-grade scaling.

Migrations

Version control database schema changes with automatic migration tracking and rollback support.

ObservabilityPremium

Built-in logging, metrics, and tracing for monitoring API performance and debugging issues.

OpenTelemetry SupportPremium

Export traces and metrics to OpenTelemetry collectors for comprehensive observability.

Enterprise(2)

Disaster RecoveryPremium

Automated backup and recovery mechanisms for business continuity and data protection.

SLA SupportPremium

Enterprise-grade SLA with guaranteed uptime and priority support response times.

Extensibility(3)

Actions

Create custom GraphQL mutations and queries backed by HTTP endpoints or serverless functions.

Custom Functions

Create custom GraphQL fields backed by stored procedures or custom business logic.

Request Transformations

Transform incoming requests and outgoing responses with custom logic before processing.

Integration(3)

Multi-database Support

Connect and query multiple databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and data warehouses simultaneously.

Remote Schema Stitching

Combine multiple GraphQL schemas into a single unified API endpoint.

Webhooks

Call external services from mutations or events with automatic retry and error handling.

Performance(2)

Batch Queries

Execute multiple GraphQL queries in a single HTTP request to reduce network overhead.

CachingPremium

Automatic response caching to improve API performance and reduce database load.

Querying(9)

Aggregations

Query aggregated data with counts, sums, averages, and custom aggregation functions.

Aliases

Query the same field multiple times with different arguments using aliases.

Directives

Use GraphQL directives to conditionally include or skip fields in responses.

Filtering

Advanced filtering capabilities with nested conditions, text search, and custom operators.

Full-text SearchPremium

Index and search text fields with relevance ranking and advanced search capabilities.

Native Queries

Execute native SQL or database-specific queries and expose results as GraphQL types.

Pagination

Offset and cursor-based pagination for efficient data retrieval and infinite scrolling.

Sorting

Sort query results by single or multiple fields in ascending or descending order.

Variables

Parameterize GraphQL queries with variables for dynamic and reusable queries.

Real-time(1)

Real-time Subscriptions

Push live data updates to clients using WebSocket-based subscriptions.

Security(4)

Authentication Integration

Connect with Auth0, Firebase, Okta, and other identity providers with built-in JWT validation.

Query ValidationPremium

Prevent malicious queries with depth limits, complexity analysis, and query whitelisting.

Rate LimitingPremium

Protect APIs from abuse with configurable rate limiting rules per user or role.

Role-based Access Control

Define granular permissions and access rules based on user roles and custom claims.

Tools(3)

API Explorer

Interactive GraphQL IDE with auto-completion and documentation for exploring your API.

GraphQL Console

Web-based UI for building queries, testing APIs, and managing database schemas visually.

PersistencePremium

Save frequently used queries and fragments for reuse across applications.

Pricing

Open Source

Free
  • Self-hosted GraphQL engine
  • core features
  • community support

Starter

$99/mo
  • Managed hosting
  • up to 50 concurrent requests
  • email support

Growth

Popular
$299/mo
  • 300 concurrent requests
  • multiple databases
  • priority support

Scale

$799/mo
  • 1000 concurrent requests
  • advanced features
  • dedicated support

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom limits
  • SLA
  • dedicated infrastructure
  • premium features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Hasura

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Hasura alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 45 features.

Buy Hasura

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Hasura saves ~$19,800 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 45 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations

Auth0AWS LambdaAzure FunctionsBigQueryDatadogDockerFirebaseGitHubGitLabGoogle Cloud FunctionsGrafanaKubernetesMongoDBMySQLNew RelicOktaPostgreSQLSegmentSendGridSlackSnowflakeSQL ServerStripeTwilioVercel