Overview
Instant GraphQL APIs over Postgres and other databases. Hasura provides the storage, APIs, and runtime that web and mobile apps rely on, removing significant amounts of glue code.
What you get
Tools in this category cover database hosting, auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIs, file storage, real-time subscriptions, edge functions, scheduled jobs, and increasingly first-class auth. Many compete with the classic “spin up a server, plug in Postgres” workflow by giving you the same primitives behind a managed service and SDK.
Where it fits in your stack
They typically sit behind your frontend (React, Vue, native mobile) and replace several of the moving parts you’d otherwise build yourself. Teams pair them with hosting providers, payment processors, and CDNs to make a complete product.
Who it’s for
Hasura is aimed primarily at builders who need data and APIs without provisioning servers. When evaluating, focus on data export options, schema migration ergonomics, vendor lock-in, region coverage, edge latency, and how the pricing curve looks once you grow past the free tier.
Pricing & licensing
Visit Hasura’s site for current pricing, free-tier limits, and any recent plan changes, pricing in this space moves fairly often.