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GraphQL Java vs GraphQL Ruby
Both stand on graphql tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hosted
GraphQL Java provides the core tools for building and running GraphQL services in Java. Developers should account for its Java 11 minimum and the execution-strategy limitation on batching.
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Free plan APISelf-hosted
Choose the free GraphQL Ruby gem to add a GraphQL API to a Ruby or Rails application with schema, execution, and query validation tools. Look at Pro or Enterprise when you need their commercial features; they cost $1,100 a year and $2,400 a year, respectively.
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| GraphQL Java | GraphQL Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | GraphQL::Pro: $1,100 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | graphql-java.com | graphql-ruby.org |
| On graphql tools | #10 of 32 | #14 of 32 |
GraphQL Java: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Supports schema parsing through query execution.
- Includes PropertyDataFetcher for POJO field-name patterns.
- Available through Maven Central dependencies.
- Can batch and cache requests with AsyncExecutionStrategy.
What to know first
- Requires Java 11 or later.
- Batching depends on AsyncExecutionStrategy.
- Project questions go to GitHub Discussions.
GraphQL Ruby: what it does well
- Implements the GraphQL Server Specification for Ruby applications.
- Serves queries, mutations, subscriptions, streaming responses, and multiplexed queries.
- Configurable depth and complexity checks help reject costly query shapes.
- Dataloader batches external access and caches results per query.
- Documentation covers multiple client and monitoring integrations.
What to know first
- The free gem is self-hosted and requires installation through RubyGems.
- Pro and Enterprise use commercial licenses and have annual prices.
- Authentication is generally handled by the application controller.
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