Comparison

PostGraphile vs Relay

On the evidence we track, Relay leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
PostGraphile56
Relay71
Score
Vioscale score
PostGraphile56 / 100medium · 54%updating
Relay71 / 100medium · 57%updating
Pricing
Free tier
PostGraphile
Relay
Model
PostGraphileopen_source
Price level
PostGraphilefree
Relayfree
Transparent
PostGraphile
Relay
Integrations
Count
PostGraphile1
Relay
Reliability
Status page
PostGraphile
Relay
Adoption
Dependent repos
PostGraphile501
Relay76,213
Github stars
PostGraphile12,929
Relay18,956
Package downloads weekly
PostGraphile116,682
Activity
Commits last 30d
PostGraphile100
Relay72
Release
Cadence days
PostGraphile
Relay47
History
PostGraphile20 items
License
Spdx
PostGraphileMIT
RelayMIT
Language
Primary
PostGraphileTypeScript
RelayRust

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for graphql tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Role
PostGraphileDB-to-GraphQL
RelayClient
Primary language
PostGraphileJavaScript/TypeScript
RelayJavaScript / TypeScript
Modelling
Schema approach
PostGraphileDB introspection
RelayCode-first
Scale
Federation / subgraph composition
PostGraphile-
Relay
Realtime
Real-time subscriptions
PostGraphile-
Relay
Performance
Response / edge caching
PostGraphile-
Relay
DX
Typed code generation
PostGraphile
Relay
Automation
Generates API from a database
PostGraphile
Relay
Security
Built-in authz / permissions
PostGraphile-
Relay
Deployment
Official hosted offering
PostGraphile-
Relay
Self-hostable
PostGraphile
Relay

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

PostGraphile

An open-source tool that generates GraphQL APIs directly from PostgreSQL databases, with emphasis on performance and customizability. The generated API can be extended and modified to meet specific application needs.

Independently observed

Relay

Leader

An open-source framework that enables type-safe GraphQL queries in JavaScript applications, with built-in support for caching, error handling, and server-side rendering via React Server Components.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

PostGraphile

from $375/moOpen sourceFree tier

Open source and free. Professional support from $999/month.

  • Core (Open Source)Free
  • On-Demand Consultancy$375 one-time
  • Development SupportContact sales
as of verify ↗

Relay

Leader
Open sourceFree tier

Free and open-source

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
PostGraphile
Relay
CLI
PostGraphile
Relay
Deployment
Self-hosted
PostGraphile
Relay

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

PostGraphile

1 total
  • PostgreSQL
Independently observed

Relay

Leader

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.