Hasura vs MindsDB
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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MindsDB
AI layer for existing databases that allows you to effortlessly
| Feature | Hasura | MindsDB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Elastic-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Makefile |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 32,081 | ★ 39,527 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
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 MindsDB if…
- Released under the Elastic-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 39.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Makefile
Frequently asked questions
Is Hasura or MindsDB better?
Neither is universally better. MindsDB has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Hasura and MindsDB free and open-source?
Yes. Hasura is licensed under Apache-2.0 and MindsDB under Elastic-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hasura and MindsDB with Docker?
Hasura: yes. MindsDB: yes.