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Hasura vs NativeScript

Hasura logo

Hasura

APIs

GraphQL engine that instantly creates production-ready GraphQL API from databases

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NativeScript logo

NativeScript

Mobile Development

Open source framework compiling JavaScript and TypeScript UI to true native components

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hasura active model definition: model/command accessed more than 1,000 times monthly; NativeScript there is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • They diverge on capability: Hasura covers GraphQL API, NativeScript covers True native rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hasura and NativeScript actually diverge.

Attributes where Hasura and NativeScript differ
AttributeHasuraNativeScript
Pricing modelfreemiumOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWebiOS, Android
CategoryAPIsMobile Development
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hasura

  • GraphQL API
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Access control
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Webhooks
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud support

Only in NativeScript

  • True native rendering
  • Direct native API access
  • Angular and Vue support
  • CSS-like styling
  • Plugin marketplace
  • Webpack-based tooling

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hasura

  • Automatic GraphQL API generation from existing databasesnot NativeScript
  • Real-time data subscriptions for modern applicationsnot NativeScript
  • Backend infrastructure for web and mobile applicationsnot NativeScript
  • Event-triggered webhooks for database changesnot NativeScript

NativeScript

  • A team that wants native-rendered UI from JavaScript or TypeScript without learning Dart or React Native-specific APIsnot Hasura
  • An Angular shop that wants to reuse Angular syntax and skills for mobile UInot Hasura
  • A project that needs direct native API access from JavaScript without writing native bridge codenot Hasura
  • A cost-conscious team that wants zero licence spend and does not need vendor-backed enterprise supportnot Hasura

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hasura

  • Active model definition: model/command accessed more than 1,000 times monthly
  • Private DDN requires Base or Advanced plan

NativeScript

  • There is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • The plugin ecosystem is smaller and less consistently maintained than React Native or Flutter, so integrating newer native SDKs often means writing custom native bridge code.
  • Hiring is harder because far fewer developers know NativeScript than know React Native or Flutter, which lengthens recruitment and raises salary expectations for a niche skill.
  • Governance under OpenJS Foundation means no vendor roadmap commitment or SLA-backed support exists for teams that want a commercial support contract.
  • Its market share and job-posting volume have declined relative to React Native and Flutter over recent years, raising long-term maintenance risk for a multi-year product bet.

Pricing, plan by plan

Hasura

Free
  • DDN FreeFree
    • Unlimited models
    • 1 supergraph developer
    • 15-minute observability retention
  • DDN Base$5/month
    • Per active model billing
    • Unlimited developers
    • 30-day observability retention
  • DDN Advanced$30/month
    • Per active model billing
    • Federated collaboration
    • Multi-repo CI/CD

NativeScript

Free
  • NativeScriptFree
    • MIT licensed, unlimited apps
    • No paid tier or enterprise edition exists
    • Community support via forums and Discord only

Which should you pick?

Choose Hasura if

  • You need graphql api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time subscriptions.
Hasura review

Choose NativeScript if

  • You need true native rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want direct native api access.
NativeScript review

Questions people ask

Is Hasura or NativeScript better?
Neither clearly leads. Hasura starts at Free and NativeScript at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hasura or NativeScript?
Hasura starts at Free and NativeScript at Free.
Does Hasura or NativeScript run on more platforms?
Hasura runs on Web. NativeScript runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Hasura for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hasura best used for?
Hasura is most often used for automatic graphql api generation from existing databases, real-time data subscriptions for modern applications, backend infrastructure for web and mobile applications, event-triggered webhooks for database changes. Of those, automatic graphql api generation from existing databases and real-time data subscriptions for modern applications are not what NativeScript is typically brought in for.
What can Hasura do that NativeScript cannot?
Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL. NativeScript covers True native rendering, Direct native API access, Angular and Vue support, CSS-like styling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hasura: How much does Hasura cost?

Hasura DDN Free is free. DDN Base starts at $5/active model/month, and DDN Advanced starts at $30/active model/month.

Source
NativeScript: Who owns NativeScript?

No single company. It originated at Telerik and Progress Software and is now governed as an OpenJS Foundation project with no commercial licence tier.

Hasura: What is an active model in Hasura pricing?

An active model is defined as any model or command accessed more than 1,000 times monthly.

Source
NativeScript: Does it use a WebView like Ionic?

No. NativeScript compiles to genuine native UI components on both iOS and Android, not a WebView.

Hasura: Is there a free version of Hasura?

Yes, Hasura DDN Free is always free and includes unlimited models, 1 supergraph developer, and 15-minute observability retention.

Source
NativeScript: Is there paid enterprise support?

No official vendor-backed enterprise support tier exists; support comes from the community and independent consultancies.

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