Hasura vs just
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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Hasura
Fast, instant realtime GraphQL APIs on Postgres with fine grained
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just
Handy command runner for project-specific recipes
| Feature | Hasura | just |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | CC0-1.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 32,081 | ★ 35,185 |
| First released | 2026 | 2016 |
| Replaces | — | Make |
Why pick each one
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
Choose just if…
- Released under the CC0-1.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 35.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Rust
Frequently asked questions
Is Hasura or just better?
just is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Hasura if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hasura and just free and open-source?
Yes. Hasura is licensed under Apache-2.0 and just under CC0-1.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hasura and just with Docker?
Hasura: yes. just: check the project docs for container support.