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What was it?
GraphQL BaaS. Auto-generated GraphQL API from schema definition.
What happened?
Pivoted to Prisma (ORM). Graphcool framework abandoned.
Migration Guide
Hasura (GraphQL engine), Supabase (REST + GraphQL via pg_graphql).
Replacements compared
1 tracked replacement for Graphcool, 1 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $25/mo.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | freemium — from $25/mo | yes | 105,000 |
Timeline & context
Graphcool pivoted in December 2018, 8 years ago. It sat in the backend category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Graphcool shut down?
Pivoted to Prisma (ORM). Graphcool framework abandoned.
What should I migrate Graphcool to?
Supabase cover the same use case. Hasura (GraphQL engine), Supabase (REST + GraphQL via pg_graphql).
Is there a free alternative to Graphcool?
Yes — 1 of 1 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.