GraphQL Hive
6.7#4 in graphql toolsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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GraphQL Kotlin
6.0#13 in graphql toolsFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | GraphQL Hive | GraphQL Kotlin |
|---|---|---|
| Federation | Hive supports Apollo Federation v1 and v2, and the product page says it scores 100% in the Federation audit. | The federation module can generate Apollo Federation compliant schemas. |
| Integrations | The documentation lists integrations or reference implementations for Apollo Gateway, Apollo Router, Apollo Server, GraphQL Yoga, GraphQL Ruby, GQLGen, and OpenTelemetry. | Reference client implementations use Ktor HTTP Client and Spring WebClient, and custom implementations can use other engines. |
| Intended users | The Hobby plan is described as being for personal or small projects, while Pro is described as being for scaling APIs and teams. | The project describes its common use cases as running a GraphQL server and generating a type-safe client in Kotlin. |
| Security | Hive Gateway lists JWT authentication, role-based access control, persisted documents, rate limiting, and protections such as CORS and CSRF prevention. | The repository README directs users to SECURITY.md for security issue contact information and supported versions receiving security updates. |
| Support | Hobby and Pro include GitHub issues and chat support; Enterprise includes a dedicated Slack channel, onboarding, 24/7 support, and a tailored SLA. | The maintainers invite questions through GitHub Discussions and the public #graphql-kotlin channel on Kotlin Slack. |
GraphQL Hive plans
- HobbyFree
- Pro$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
GraphQL Kotlin plans
- Open sourceFree
Pick GraphQL Hive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick GraphQL Kotlin if…
GraphQL Kotlin suits Kotlin teams building GraphQL servers or generating type-safe clients from existing schemas. It fits teams using its supported frameworks and collection types or willing to handle route configuration themselves.