PostGraphile
Automatically generate a GraphQL API from your PostgreSQL database schema
- Vendor
- Graphile
- Also known as
- postgraphile
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is PostGraphile?
PostGraphile is a tool that automatically creates a GraphQL API from a PostgreSQL database, eliminating the need to build custom APIs. It includes built-in security through PostgreSQL's role-based access and row-level security policies, along with performance optimization and extensibility features.
PostGraphile pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Open source and free. Professional support from $999/month.
Core (Open Source)
FreeSelf-hosted GraphQL API generation from PostgreSQL
On-Demand Consultancy
One hour of voice/screensharing with maintainer
Development Support
Contact salesOne-to-one access to Graphile team throughout the year; priority support via chat
What PostGraphile does
The capabilities that matter for graphql tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Role
- DB-to-GraphQL
- Primary language
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Schema approach
- DB introspection
- Federation / subgraph composition
- -
- Real-time subscriptions
- ✓
- Response / edge caching
- -
- Typed code generation
- ✓
- Generates API from a database
- ✓
- Built-in authz / permissions
- ✓
- Official hosted offering
- -
- Self-hostable
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- PostgreSQL
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
PostGraphile FAQ
Common questions about PostGraphile, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is 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. It is indexed under GraphQL Tools.
Is PostGraphile free to use?
PostGraphile is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $375. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
What platforms does PostGraphile support?
We have confirmed browser-based access to PostGraphile. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.
Can PostGraphile be self-hosted?
Yes. PostGraphile can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Is PostGraphile open source?
Yes. PostGraphile is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Where is PostGraphile available?
PostGraphile is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
PostGraphile alternatives
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- Strawberry GraphQLA Python GraphQL framework built on type hints for schema definitionmedium · 66%
- GraphQL YogaA high-performance server for building GraphQL APIsmedium · 67%
- Apollo GraphQLA platform for unified API access across enterprise systems, designed to support AI agents and applicationsmedium · 57%
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Compare PostGraphile
Side by side against other graphql tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package downloads | 65 | 0.17 | 11.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.08 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 39 | 0.12 | 4.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 45 | 0.08 | 3.6 | ✓ |
| Stars | 78 | 0.03 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.5 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 16 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Role: db_to_graphql · Language: JavaScript/TypeScript · Self hostable: Yes · Subscriptions: Yes · Auth directives: Yes · Schema approach: introspection | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-08-13 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | TypeScript | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 99% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-08-13 · 50% |
Pricing
Release
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| History | 20 items | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 70% |
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=pg-sql2&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
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