Hasura
API generation software
Database management systems (DBMS)
Database software
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What is Hasura
Hasura is an API generation platform that creates GraphQL (and REST) APIs over existing data sources, commonly used to accelerate application and microservice development. It targets developers who want a consistent API layer over databases and services with authorization controls and event-driven integrations. Hasura is typically deployed as a self-hosted service or consumed as a managed cloud offering, and it emphasizes metadata-driven configuration rather than hand-written API code.
Fast GraphQL API generation
Hasura can generate a GraphQL schema and CRUD operations from supported databases with minimal manual coding. This reduces the time required to expose data access compared with building and maintaining custom API services. It also supports generating REST endpoints from GraphQL operations for teams that need HTTP/REST compatibility.
Granular access control model
Hasura provides role-based permissions at the table, row, and column level for supported databases. This allows teams to centralize authorization rules in the API layer rather than duplicating them across multiple services. The permission model integrates with common auth patterns (e.g., JWT claims) to enforce policies per request.
Eventing and extensibility hooks
Hasura includes event triggers and scheduled triggers to invoke webhooks when data changes or on a schedule. It supports actions and remote schema stitching to extend the API with custom business logic and external services. These features help teams combine auto-generated data access with bespoke workflows without replacing existing systems.
Database support constraints
Hasura’s strongest capabilities depend on specific database backends and features, and parity can vary across supported sources. Teams using less common databases or certain managed data platforms may need additional connectors or custom services. This can reduce the “instant API” benefit in heterogeneous environments.
GraphQL learning and governance
Organizations unfamiliar with GraphQL may face a learning curve around schema design, query patterns, and client-side caching. Without governance, GraphQL can introduce performance risks (e.g., expensive queries) that require query controls, monitoring, and careful indexing. Teams may need additional tooling and practices to manage schema evolution and API lifecycle.
Operational complexity at scale
Running Hasura in production adds an additional control-plane component that must be secured, monitored, and upgraded. Metadata management, migrations, and environment promotion (dev/test/prod) require disciplined processes to avoid drift. Some advanced capabilities and operational conveniences depend on the managed cloud offering, which may not fit all compliance or deployment requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| DDN Free | $0 (Always) | Unlimited models; 1 supergraph developer; Observability retention: 15 minutes; GraphQL & Relay APIs (filtering, pagination, sorting, aggregations); No limit on API requests/month and concurrent API users; Autoscaling, zero cold-start, global edge network, DDoS protection; Optional hosting for third-party & code connectors billed separately ($0.075/vCPU-hour, $0.0075/GiB-hour). |
| DDN Base | $5 / active model / month (starting at) | All Free features plus: unlimited supergraph developers; Observability retention: 30 days; Model & field usage metrics (30-day retention); Schema registry & diff; CI/CD features; Self-hosting with v3 graphql-engine; Security & compliance features (some available only with Private DDN). Active Model = any model or command in metadata accessed >1000 times/month (see FAQ). |
| DDN Advanced | $30 / active model / month (starting at) | DDN Base features plus: federated collaboration (multi-team), multi-team/multi-repo CI/CD, team-based access controls, advanced security (Dedicated VPC, VPC peering, PrivateLink/Private Service Connect, private/internal-only GraphQL endpoints, custom firewall rules, audit logs, SSO) and expanded compliance (DPA, BAA, HIPAA where applicable). Private DDN (dedicated infra) is available with Base & Advanced. Contact sales for Enterprise/Custom options. |
Notes: "Start free trial" buttons are present on the official pricing page; optional hosting for connectors is billed at $0.075/vCPU-hour and $0.0075/GiB-hour. Active Model definition: any model/command accessed more than 1000 times/month (per Hasura FAQ text on the pricing page).
Seller details
Hasura, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2018
Private
https://hasura.io/
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