Altair GraphQL Client vs Firecamp

Altair GraphQL Client is an IDE for running and debugging GraphQL queries, mutations and subscriptions. It formats queries, supports file uploads using the multipart specification, and can export query collections. Users can set environment variables for endpoints, headers and queries, then browse schema types and operations in a documentation explorer. Pre-request and post-request scripts and an extensible plugin system add customization options. Altair GraphQL Cloud provides centralized query management, collections, query versioning and shareable query URLs. Official integration packages include Express middleware, Koa middleware, a static build and a Gatsby plugin. The free Basic plan lists up to two team members and 20 queries; Pro costs $7.99 a month per user and lists unlimited team members, teams and queries. The client is available as a web app and on desktop platforms, including Linux, macOS and Windows, with extension and self-hosted options. The maker says the web app is for quick or one-time use, not full development, because it has limitations. Documentation warns that introspection can expose an API schema and that Content Security Policy support is beta.

Firecamp is an open-source, multi-protocol API platform with playgrounds for REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SocketIO APIs. It supports API collections and collaboration in shared workspaces, while guests can test requests before creating an account. Accounts add saved requests, collections, and team collaboration. REST tooling includes authentication, scripts, code snippets, interactive variables, headers, cookies, timelines, statistics, body mockers, and protocol support through HTTP 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. GraphQL tools include an explorer, query collections, generated variables, multipart uploads, documentation browsing, history, and introspection. WebSocket and SocketIO playgrounds provide message or emitter collections and connection settings. Firecamp lists an API test runner plus CLI and CI/CD support for collection tests. The Free plan costs $0 per month for up to five seats. Team supports up to 15 seats at $49 per month billed yearly or $59 monthly. Enterprise pricing is custom.