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Hasura
Instant GraphQL and REST APIs for your databases with built-in security.
Hasura is an open-source GraphQL engine that automatically generates production-ready APIs from your databases in minutes. It connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and other data sources to create real-time GraphQL and REST endpoints with built-in authorization, caching, and event triggers. Hasura eliminates weeks of backend API development by providing instant, secure, and performant APIs that scale automatically.
Last updated: February 2026
Key Features
- Auto-generated GraphQL and REST APIs from databases
- Real-time subscriptions with live queries
- Role-based access control and row-level security
- Event triggers and scheduled triggers for workflows
- Remote schema stitching and federation
- Built-in caching and performance optimization
Pros
- + Dramatically reduces backend API development time
- + Open-source with strong community support
- + Real-time capabilities out of the box
- + Works with existing databases without migration
Cons
- − GraphQL learning curve for teams new to the technology
- − Can be overkill for simple CRUD applications
- − Complex authorization rules require careful configuration
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Emma Scott
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Really happy with my switch to Hasura. The API testing is exactly what I was looking for. Minor UI quirks aside, this is a top-tier tool.
Jan 13, 2026
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Patrick O'Neill
Systems Architect
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Excellent tool that keeps getting better. The team behind Hasura ships updates frequently and they clearly listen to user feedback.
Oct 13, 2025
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Laura Fischer
Go Developer
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Best tool I've added to my stack this year. Hasura handles complex refactoring tasks that would take me hours in minutes. The AI actually understands intent.
Dec 09, 2025
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Carla Ruiz
API Developer
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Decent tool that I'd recommend to colleagues. Hasura particularly shines for API documentation. Some features feel a bit rough around the edges but overall positive.
Nov 03, 2025
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