GraphiQL
6.5#7 in graphql toolsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
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GraphQL Hive
6.7#4 in graphql toolsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | GraphiQL | GraphQL Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 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. | The documentation lists integrations or reference implementations for Apollo Gateway, Apollo Router, Apollo Server, GraphQL Yoga, GraphQL Ruby, GQLGen, and OpenTelemetry. |
| Security | The project warns that GraphiQL versions below 1.4.7 are vulnerable to an XSS attack when connected to an untrusted GraphQL server. | Hive Gateway lists JWT authentication, role-based access control, persisted documents, rate limiting, and protections such as CORS and CSRF prevention. |
| Support | The project directs users to GitHub for issues and discussions and to the GraphQL Discord server for community discussion. | Hobby and Pro include GitHub issues and chat support; Enterprise includes a dedicated Slack channel, onboarding, 24/7 support, and a tailored SLA. |
GraphiQL plans
- GraphiQLFree
GraphQL Hive plans
- HobbyFree
- Pro$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick GraphQL Hive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.