Apollo Client
7.3#2 in graphql toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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GraphQL Java
5.7#19 in graphql toolsFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Apollo Client | GraphQL Java |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Community integrations include Angular, Vue, Svelte, Solid.js, Ember, Meteor, Apollo Elements web components, native iOS with Swift, and native Android with Java and Kotlin. | The homepage lists Spring GraphQL, Netflix DGS, and Atlassian alongside GraphQL Java. |
| Purpose | Apollo Client is a GraphQL state management library for JavaScript that manages local and remote data, fetches, caches, and modifies application data, and automatically updates the UI. | GraphQL Java is a Java implementation of GraphQL for building GraphQL services on the JVM. |
| Support | Apollo’s support offerings include community support for Free, Developer Support for Developer, Standard Support with SLA for Standard, and Business Support with SLA for Enterprise. | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for questions and says it is run by volunteer maintainers. |
Apollo Client plans
- FreeFree
- Developer$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
GraphQL Java plans
- GraphQL JavaFree
Pick Apollo Client if…
Apollo Client suits JavaScript or TypeScript developers building applications with GraphQL, especially those using React or one of its community integrations. Teams considering GraphOS should account for the free router limit and retention period.
Pick GraphQL Java if…
GraphQL Java suits developers building GraphQL services in Java on the JVM who can meet the Java 11 minimum. It is self-hosted and can be added through Gradle or Maven dependencies.