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Alternatives to Altair GraphQL Client

Altair GraphQL Client is built around GraphQL query work: it runs and debugs queries, mutations, and subscriptions, with formatting, multipart file uploads, and query collection export. Environment variables can be reused across endpoints, headers, and queries, and a schema explorer covers types and operations. Scripts and plugins extend its workflow; Altair GraphQL Cloud adds centralized query management, versioning, and shareable URLs. It offers web and desktop access, a free plan, and Pro for $7.99 per user/month.

  1. 01 Apollo Client

    It suits JavaScript and TypeScript developers building GraphQL applications, especially those using React or seeking integrations with other listed frameworks and platforms.

    From $5/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.9 Visit Specs
  2. 02 GraphiQL

    GraphiQL suits developers who need an in-browser GraphQL IDE or want to embed one in a React application.

    Free plan Web · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 GraphQL Hive
    From $20/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Ariadne

    It suits Python developers building GraphQL APIs who want schema-first server tools and generated typed clients.

    Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Hot Chocolate

    Hot Chocolate suits .NET developers building GraphQL APIs on ASP.NET Core, including teams that need typed schemas, data-loading tools, or OpenTelemetry instrumentation.

    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Lighthouse

    Lighthouse suits developers building GraphQL services on Laravel or Lumen who want to work with existing Eloquent models and Laravel conventions.

    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 GraphQL Kotlin

    It suits Kotlin developers building GraphQL servers or generating type-safe clients with Gradle or Maven.

    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Graphene
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Amazon AppSync
    From $1/mo Web · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 GraphQL Ruby

    It suits Ruby and Ruby on Rails developers building self-hosted GraphQL APIs.

    From $91.67/mo Free plan API · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 GraphQL.js

    It suits JavaScript and TypeScript developers building GraphQL servers, clients, tooling or schema workflows.

    Free plan Web · API
    7.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Hasura

    Hasura suits developers building APIs over multiple supported databases, whether using cloud hosting, Docker deployment, or on-premises Enterprise Edition.

    Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Netflix DGS

    DGS suits Java or Kotlin teams building self-hosted GraphQL services with Spring Boot.

    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 PostGraphile

    PostGraphile suits developers building PostgreSQL-backed GraphQL APIs for SaaS products or internal tools.

    From $25/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 WunderGraph Cosmo

    Cosmo is for platform teams scaling GraphQL federation, from an initial subgraph to thousands of daily operations.

    From $499/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 gqlgen
    Free plan Self-hosted
    7.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 GraphQL Java
    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  18. 18 async-graphql
    Self-hosted
    7.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Relay
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.1 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Strawberry GraphQL

    It suits Python developers building GraphQL APIs who want type-hint schemas, asynchronous resolvers, extensibility and federation.

    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    7.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Sangria
    API · Self-hosted
    6.8 Visit Specs
  22. 22 urql
    Web · API · Browser extension
    6.8 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Mercurius
    API · Self-hosted
    6.5 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Apollo GraphOS
    Web
    6.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Apollo Router
    5.8 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Apollo Server
    5.8 Visit Specs
  27. 27 GraphQL ESLint
    Web
    5.7 Visit Specs
  28. 28 GraphQL Code Generator
    5.6 Visit Specs
  29. 29 GraphQL Inspector
    5.5 Visit Specs
  30. 30 GraphQL Yoga
    5.5 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of Altair GraphQL Client

A switch may make sense if you need tools for API protocols or workflows beyond Altair’s focus. Its maker says the web app is intended for quick or one-time use, not full development, and has limitations. Compare whether another client adds design, mocking, testing automation, or integrations you need, along with its platform options and price. Postman and Apidog cover broader API workflows; Bruno offers Git-native collections, while SoapUI focuses on service testing. The better fit depends on which added capabilities matter in your work and whether the alternative’s platforms and pricing suit you.

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