Altair GraphQL Client
7.4#1 in graphql toolsFrom $7.99 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
Visit| Fact | Altair GraphQL Client | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integration packages include Express middleware, Koa middleware, a static build, and a Gatsby plugin. | The quick start documents setup with React, Vite, TypeScript, Babel, and the Relay Compiler. |
| Security guidance | The documentation warns that GraphQL introspection can expose an API schema and suggests considering disabling it in production. | Relay recommends persisted queries, also called trusted documents, to restrict clients to queries locked in at build time. |
No prices published.
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.
Relay suits React developers building GraphQL applications, particularly those using Flow or TypeScript and needing generated types or coordinated data requirements across components. It requires a GraphQL setup, Babel plugin and Relay Compiler.