Altair GraphQL Client
7.4#1 in graphql toolsFrom $7.99 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitAltair GraphQL Client vs GraphiQL
What both publish
| Fact | Altair GraphQL Client | GraphiQL |
|---|---|---|
| Available platforms | web_and_desktop | web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL support | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integration packages include Express middleware, Koa middleware, a static build, and a Gatsby plugin. | The project provides examples for CDN ESM, Webpack, Create React App, and Parcel, and its repository describes GraphQL language tooling for CodeMirror, Monaco, and Visual Studio Code. |
| Purpose | Altair is a GraphQL IDE for running and debugging GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions. | GraphiQL is an interactive, in-browser IDE for GraphQL. |
| Support | The terms provide an email contact and state that the maker does not obligate itself to maintain or support the services or provide updates. | The project directs users to GitHub for issues and discussions and to the GraphQL Discord server for community discussion. |
| WebSocket support | Yes | Yes |
Altair GraphQL Client plans
- Pro$7.99 a month
- BasicFree
- Self hostedFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
GraphiQL plans
- GraphiQLFree
Pick Altair GraphQL Client if…
It suits developers who need a GraphQL client for query work, schema browsing, scripting, or plugin-based customization. Teams needing shared query management can consider Altair GraphQL Cloud.
Pick GraphiQL if…
GraphiQL suits developers who want to explore or work with GraphQL in a browser, or embed an IDE in a React application. Integrators need to provide a fetcher function to connect it to a GraphQL API.