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Hasura GraphQL Engine vs Instant
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| Fact | Hasura GraphQL Engine | Instant |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 32k | 11k |
| Latest | v2.50.3 | none |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 14 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
How they relate
Both replace Firebase. Alternatives to Firebase →
PartialHasura GraphQL EngineGraphQL and REST APIs generated over Postgres and other databases, with permissions; auth and storage come from elsewhere.
PartialInstantA realtime relational database with auth, permissions and storage, queried from the client.
Hasura GraphQL Engine
- v2.50.32026-09-09This is a patch release for v2.50.
- v2.50.12026-08-18This is a patch release for v2.50.
- v2.50.02026-08-05IMPORTANT: fix a bug in the mssql backend that could in certain cases allow an authenticated user to observe data they…
- v2.45.82026-08-05This is a patch release for v2.45.
- v2.49.52026-07-21This is a patch release for v2.49.
Instant
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Hasura GraphQL Engine
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Instant
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