Comparing Grafbase vs WunderGraph Cosmo for enterprise GraphQL Federation

Grafbase vs. WunderGraph Cosmo: GraphQL federation vs integration for enterprises

Modern enterprises demand scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions to manage their expansive, complex API ecosystems.

Grafbase has been engineered to meet the demands of enterprises–whether Fortune 500 companies, financial services institutions, or government entities–providing unmatched performance, enterprise-grade security, and offers the ability self-host the whole platform. Meanwhile, WunderGraph Cosmo, while a strong contender, requires significant effort to customize and manage large-scale environments.

This guide compares Grafbase and WunderGraph Cosmo across critical dimensions, helping you choose the right platform to power your API infrastructure.

Feature comparison at a glance

FeatureGrafbaseWunderGraph Cosmo
Performance
Designed for high performance in Rust, with up to 3X faster response times and significantly lower CPU usage
High latency with complex queries
Governance
Powerful governance tools like Schema Proposals for managing complex schemas
Customers have to build their own governance tools
Security
Best-in-class security features like Message Signatures and Hooks to secure your graph
Field authorization limited to @authenticated and @requiresScopes directives
Customization
WebAssembly Hooks for flexible API operations
Requires complex customizations or middleware setups
Federation
Fully supports the GraphQL Federation v2 spec
Partial support for the Federation v2 spec

Grafbase is the leading GraphQL Federation platform for enterprises seeking high-performance, scalable, and secure API management. With flexible deployment options, including self-hosted and air-gapped environments, Grafbase meets stringent security and governance requirements while simplifying API infrastructures. Here's what sets Grafbase apart:

Performance
Powered by Rust, Grafbase delivers industry-leading query speeds— up to 3X faster and significantly lower CPU usage. This ensures low-latency responses, even at enterprise scale, enabling faster applications and reduced operational costs.
Security
Grafbase supports arbitrary field level authorization via WebAssembly which enables full access to the request/response data and I/O.
Customization
Teams can seamlessly customize the Grafbase Gateway behavior without the need for complex middleware using Hooks and Extensions.
Collaboration and Governance
Grafbase is designed for large engineering teams, enabling collaboration while maintaining strict governance protocols essential for enterprise compliance.

Conclusion

For enterprises prioritizing performance, security, and governance, Grafbase is the superior choice. WunderGraph Cosmo is a good alternative for teams without latency sensitive applications or customization and governance needs.

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