Hasura
Stripe
| Feature | Hasura | Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $99/mo | From $2.9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | backend-developers, startups, api-developers, full-stack-teams | saas-companies, developers, startups, e-commerce, marketplaces |
| Founded | 2017 | 2010 |
| Graphql Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rest Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authorization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote Schemas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Subscriptions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Connect Marketplace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Radar Fraud | ✗ | ✓ |
| Checkout | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hasura Pros
- Instant APIs
- Real-time subscriptions
- Great developer experience
- Performance
✗ Hasura Cons
- PostgreSQL-focused
- Complex authorization
- Pricing changes
✓ Stripe Pros
- Best-in-class developer documentation
- Supports 135+ currencies and payment methods
- Powerful subscription and billing management
- Radar fraud prevention included
✗ Stripe Cons
- 2.9% + 30c per transaction adds up
- Account freezes can happen without warning
- Complex pricing for international payments
The Verdict
Hasura is built for backend developers and startups, with a focus on graphql-api and rest-api. Stripe targets saas companies and developers and leads with payments and subscriptions.
On pricing, Stripe is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $2.9/mo compared to $99/mo for Hasura. That $96.1/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Hasura has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Stripe requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Stripe offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Hasura takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Stripe has a slight overall edge — but if instant apis matters most to you, Hasura may still be the right call.