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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: July 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
User Reviews
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3.8 from 3 reviews
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Jordan Sato
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using it alongside my regular setup for API docs. it adds real value, just has some rough edges with websocket handling
May 12, 2026
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Leo Anderson
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using it alongside my regular setup for team collab. it adds real value, just has some rough edges with websocket handling
May 09, 2026
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Kevin Moore
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solid choice if you need it for API testing. compared to alternatives the mock servers is better here
Jan 25, 2026
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