Hasura vs PubNub

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Hasura or PubNub better?

Neither clearly leads. Hasura starts at Free and PubNub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Hasura or PubNub?

Hasura starts at Free and PubNub at Free.

Does Hasura or PubNub run on more platforms?

Hasura runs on Web. PubNub runs on web, ios, android, api.

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 PubNub is typically brought in for.

What can Hasura do that PubNub cannot?

Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL. PubNub covers Pub/sub messaging, Presence tracking, Message persistence, Serverless Functions.