Delta vs Hasura
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Delta
Syntax-highlighting pager for git and diff output
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Hasura
Fast, instant realtime GraphQL APIs on Postgres with fine grained
| Feature | Delta | Hasura |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 31,681 | ★ 32,081 |
| First released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Replaces | diff-so-fancy | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Delta if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 31.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Rust
Choose Hasura if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 32.1k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Delta or Hasura better?
Neither is universally better. Hasura has the larger community, while Delta is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Delta and Hasura free and open-source?
Yes. Delta is licensed under MIT and Hasura under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Delta and Hasura with Docker?
Delta: check the project docs for container support. Hasura: yes.