Hasura
MantisBT
| Feature | Hasura | MantisBT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $99/mo | Free / from $4.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | backend-developers, startups, api-developers, full-stack-teams | developers, small-teams, open-source-projects, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2017 | 2000 |
| Graphql Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rest Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authorization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote Schemas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bug Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Fields | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Notifications | ✗ | ✓ |
| Role Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hasura Pros
- Instant APIs
- Real-time subscriptions
- Great developer experience
- Performance
✗ Hasura Cons
- PostgreSQL-focused
- Complex authorization
- Pricing changes
✓ MantisBT Pros
- Free and open-source
- Easy to set up
- Lightweight
- Extensible with plugins
✗ MantisBT Cons
- Dated interface
- Limited agile features
- Small community vs alternatives
The Verdict
Hasura is built for backend developers and startups, with a focus on graphql-api and rest-api. MantisBT targets developers and small teams and leads with bug-tracking and custom-fields.
On pricing, MantisBT is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.95/mo compared to $99/mo for Hasura. That $94.05/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Hasura edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Hasura has a slight overall edge — but if free and open-source matters most to you, MantisBT may still be the right call.