Software · head to head
TIBCO Mashery vs Hasura
TIBCO Mashery
Software
Cloud-native API management for digital business
- From
- $2000/monthly
- Rated
- -
Hasura
Software
GraphQL engine that instantly creates production-ready GraphQL API from databases
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Hasura has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: TIBCO Mashery lack of support for open API standards requires workarounds; Hasura database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only
- They diverge on capability: TIBCO Mashery covers Cloud-native Gateway, Hasura covers GraphQL API.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which TIBCO Mashery and Hasura actually diverge.
| Attribute | TIBCO Mashery | Hasura |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2000/monthly | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | open-source |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Cloud, Hybrid, Multi-cloud | Web |
| Founded | 1997 | 2017 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 TIBCO Mashery
- Cloud-native Gateway
- Developer Portal
- API Analytics
- TIBCO Cloud
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Hybrid support
Only in Hasura
- GraphQL API
- Real-time subscriptions
- Access control
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Webhooks
- REST APIs
- Self-hosted support
Both cover
- Cloud support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
TIBCO Mashery
- API Developmentnot Hasura
- API Gatewaynot Hasura
- API Testingnot Hasura
- API Documentationnot Hasura
- Microservicesnot Hasura
Hasura
- Automatic GraphQL API generation from existing databasesnot TIBCO Mashery
- Real-time data subscriptions for modern applicationsnot TIBCO Mashery
- Backend infrastructure for web and mobile applicationsnot TIBCO Mashery
- Event-triggered webhooks for database changesnot TIBCO Mashery
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
TIBCO Mashery
- Lack of support for open API standards requires workarounds
- Policy management is difficult and sometimes requires support intervention for configuration changes
- Monetization and customization features are inadequate for some enterprise use cases
- Delays under heavy load conditions; stability issues reported affecting performance
- Logging and monitoring limitations; logs are hard to follow when calls cannot be filtered by keys
Hasura
- Database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only
Pricing, plan by plan
TIBCO Mashery
$2000/monthly- Standard$2000/monthly
- API Gateway
- Developer Portal
- Standard support
- Professional$5000/monthly
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-region
- Priority support
- Enterprise$undefined/monthly
- Custom solutions
- Dedicated support
- Premium SLA
Hasura
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hasura review.
Which should you pick?
Choose TIBCO Mashery if
- You need cloud-native gateway.
- You work on Cloud, Hybrid, Multi-cloud.
- You also want developer portal.
Choose Hasura if
- You need graphql api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want real-time subscriptions.
Questions people ask
- Is TIBCO Mashery or Hasura better?
- Neither clearly leads. TIBCO Mashery starts at $2000/monthly and Hasura at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, TIBCO Mashery or Hasura?
- Hasura has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2000/monthly for TIBCO Mashery and Free for Hasura.
- Does TIBCO Mashery or Hasura run on more platforms?
- TIBCO Mashery runs on Cloud, Hybrid, Multi-cloud. Hasura runs on Web.
- Can I use Hasura for free?
- Yes. Hasura has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TIBCO Mashery starts at $2000/monthly.
- What is TIBCO Mashery best used for?
- TIBCO Mashery is most often used for api development, api gateway, api testing, api documentation. Of those, api development and api gateway are not what Hasura is typically brought in for.
- What can TIBCO Mashery do that Hasura cannot?
- TIBCO Mashery covers Cloud-native Gateway, Developer Portal, API Analytics, TIBCO Cloud. Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL. Both handle Cloud support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TIBCO Mashery: What is TIBCO Cloud API Management (Mashery)?
TIBCO Cloud API Management, formerly known as TIBCO Cloud Mashery, is an enterprise platform delivering full lifecycle API management capabilities including API creation, productization, security, analytics, and support for API development, mediation, and event-driven initiatives.
SourceTIBCO Mashery: What is the pricing structure?
TIBCO Mashery pricing starts at $2000/monthly for cloud-hosted deployments based on capacity and throughput. Annual maintenance for on-premises perpetual licenses typically ranges from 18-22% of license cost. Custom plans are available based on customer requirements.
SourceTIBCO Mashery: Does Mashery support OpenAPI standards?
TIBCO Mashery supports native OpenAPI specifications. The platform provides contract-first modeling with native OpenAPI Spec support and native Node.js hosting of API implementations.
TIBCO Mashery: What's the current status of TIBCO Mashery?
Mashery, formerly sold as TIBCO Cloud API Management, has had its capabilities integrated into Boomi's enterprise platform. Users should verify current product status and support roadmap with TIBCO's sales team, as the product landscape has undergone significant changes.