Ariadne
6.1#12 in graphql toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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GraphQL Hive
6.7#4 in graphql toolsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Ariadne | GraphQL Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wrocław, Poland | Rosh Haayin, Israel |
| Integrations | The site describes interoperability with web frameworks and shows a Django integration example. | The documentation lists integrations or reference implementations for Apollo Gateway, Apollo Router, Apollo Server, GraphQL Yoga, GraphQL Ruby, GQLGen, and OpenTelemetry. |
| Security | Ariadne's security documentation says GraphQL APIs can carry risks including denial-of-service attacks and credential leakage, and provides mitigation guidance. | Hive Gateway lists JWT authentication, role-based access control, persisted documents, rate limiting, and protections such as CORS and CSRF prevention. |
| Support | The site lists a project email address for community contact: [email protected]. | Hobby and Pro include GitHub issues and chat support; Enterprise includes a dedicated Slack channel, onboarding, 24/7 support, and a tailored SLA. |
Ariadne plans
- AriadneFree
GraphQL Hive plans
- HobbyFree
- Pro$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Ariadne if…
Ariadne suits Python developers building self-hosted GraphQL APIs who want SDL schemas, resolver functions, and sync or async execution. It may also suit teams seeking generated typed clients or the listed framework and SQLAlchemy integrations.
Pick GraphQL Hive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.