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PostGraphile vs WunderGraph Cosmo
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-hostedWeb
PostGraphile offers an open-source route to PostgreSQL-backed GraphQL APIs, with Pro protections and replica scaling for V4 Core. Check the version-specific plugin and license limits before choosing Pro.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Cosmo combines federation, schema governance, subscriptions, and observability with self-hosted and managed deployment options. Its free Developer plan has limits on graphs, team size, and retention; Launch begins at $499 a month.
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| PostGraphile | WunderGraph Cosmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PostGraphile Pro License Only: $25 a month | Launch: $499 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | postgraphile.org | wundergraph.com |
| On graphql tools | #15 of 32 | #19 of 32 |
PostGraphile: what it does well
- Open source V4 Core and V5 use the MIT license.
- Supports row-level security and role-based access control.
- Pro adds query-cost, pagination, and query-depth limits.
- Pro includes a way to scale through database read replicas.
What to know first
- The Pro plugin is for V4 Core, not V5.
- Pro licenses cap production and development instances.
- Larger clusters require custom licensing.
- Automated Pro keys expire after one year.
WunderGraph Cosmo: what it does well
- Supports Apollo Federation versions 1 and 2.
- Router can be self-hosted or managed.
- Schema Registry checks breaking changes and composition.
- Supports several subscription transports and event backends.
- Free Developer plan includes 10M monthly requests.
What to know first
- Developer retention is seven days.
- Developer plan is limited to one team member.
- Launch costs $499 a month.
- No free trial is listed.
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