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Sangria vs Strawberry GraphQL

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.

Sangria

Free plan APISelf-hosted

Sangria provides Scala-focused GraphQL schema, parsing, execution, and analysis capabilities in a self-hosted library. Its integrations and JSON options support varied Scala server setups, while authentication must be built through application mechanisms.

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Strawberry GraphQL

Free plan APISelf-hosted

Strawberry GraphQL offers Python developers a self-hosted way to build GraphQL APIs with type hints, async support, extensions, and federation. Its framework integration list carries a currency warning, so check the relevant integration details before relying on them.

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The facts

SangriaStrawberry GraphQL
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hostedAPI, Self-hosted
Lowest paid planNot publishedFree or on request
Plans publishedNone1
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitesangria-graphql.github.iostrawberry.rocks
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Sangria: what it does well

  • Free plan and self-hosted deployment
  • Macros derive and customize GraphQL object types
  • Executor supports user context data
  • Query complexity and schema comparison checks
  • Multiple JSON marshalling integrations

What to know first

  • No explicit security primitives
  • Requires a Scala application layer
  • Transport and storage remain application responsibilities

Strawberry GraphQL: what it does well

  • Free plan; open-source and MIT licensed
  • Python type hints define GraphQL schemas
  • Built-in dataloader batches multiple queries
  • Supports async resolvers and federated schemas
  • Lists integrations across several Python frameworks

What to know first

  • Requires Python 3.10 or later
  • Integration table may not be up to date
  • Maintained by a small developer team

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