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Grafbase vs Sideko

Sideko generates SDKs and docs, while Grafbase offers full GraphQL federation and governance.
GrafbaseInstant GraphQL APIs for your dataSidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.

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What it is
Grafbase:Grafbase provides instant, type-safe GraphQL APIs with edge deployment, federation, and AI-ready extensions.
Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
Best for
Grafbase:Enterprise-grade GraphQL federation and governance
Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
Who it’s for
Grafbase:Engineering teams building enterprise-scale GraphQL services.
Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
Pricing
Grafbase:Freemium
Sideko:Freemium
Plans
Grafbase:Open Source Free
Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
Open source
Grafbase:Yes, 1,229 GitHub stars
Sideko:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
Works with
Grafbase:Postgres, Snowflake, Kafka, NATS, gRPC, REST, JWT
Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
DevHunt upvotes
Grafbase:24
Sideko:81
Launched on DevHunt
Grafbase:Jan 2023
Sideko:Jan 2024

Grafbase features

  • Rust-powered gateway. Delivers up to 40% faster response times and low CPU/memory usage.
  • Federation & schema composition. Unify multiple services, databases, and APIs into a single GraphQL graph.
  • AI enablement (MCP). Native support for Model Context Protocol so AI agents can query APIs in natural language.
  • Extensions & custom logic. Add custom auth, authorization, and data source handling via extensions.
  • Flexible hosting. Run in cloud, hybrid, or fully air-gapped on-prem environments.
  • Enterprise security. Rate limiting, SAML SSO, fine-grained access control, and compliance features.
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Sideko features

  • SDK Generator. Creates production-ready SDKs in supported languages with tests and error handling.
  • Automatic Maintenance. Detects OpenAPI changes and regenerates SDKs, docs, and tests automatically.
  • API Documentation Builder. Builds interactive docs with MDX components, content spaces, and custom themes.
  • Instant Mock Servers. Provides mock servers for rapid API prototyping and testing.
  • OpenAPI Linting & Validation. Validates specs and reports linting issues to ensure quality.
  • Enterprise Features. Includes private APIs, SSO, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and generated CLIs.
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