Take advantage of a higher level of abstraction
GraphQL made it possible for Facebook to accelerate rate of innovation and release new features daily. Now you can use the same mature technology for your own products.
Advanced backend platform, built for developers
GraphQL API
Database
Serverless Functions
Permissions
Integrations
GraphQL API
Fast iteration
Powerful features such as relations and filters enable fronted developers to iterate on new features without changing any backend code.
Secure
The Graphcool permission system ensures that no malicious queries are allowed.
Flexible
Filters, nested mutations, subscriptions and much more enable you to create complex apps.
No mapping code
The powerful GraphQL API is generated automatically from your data model.
Strong ecosystem
GraphQL is an open standard. A thriving ecosystem avoids vendor lock-in.
Database
Your data lives on scalable infrastructure
Running a highly available, performant database cluster is a difficult task. By using Graphcool, you benefit from our experience running thousands of applications at very high scale.
Redundancy
Your data is replicated in a storage subsystem spanning multiple physical locations.
Performance
Queries run on multiple database instances, enabling linear scalability.
Flexible
Upgrade your project with more storage and throughput without downtime.
Dedicated hardware
Run projects with strict compliance requirements on dedicated hardware.
Serverless Functions
GraphQL turns functions into building blocks
It can be difficult to keep track of your functions in a serverless application architecture. GraphQL is a global type-system that enables you to easily compose small functions.
Small functions
Your logic is implemented in small single-purpose functions that can be composed.
Powerful
You can extend any stage of the request processing pipeline to implement custom logic.
Self-Hosting
Host your own functions or use services such as AWS Lambda and stdlib.com for full control.
Inline Functions
Define inline functions in the Console. Powered by
Permissions
Easily secure your application
Express your permission rules using the familiar GraphQL syntax. Rules such as ‘Allow friends to read posts’ and ‘Only the creator and group admins can edit a comment’ are easy to implement and test.
Based on GraphQL
Declaratively define your permission rules using the familiar GraphQL syntax.
Secure by Design
A data-centric approach keeps permission rules separated from application features.
Expressive
Supports advanced rules based on data relations such as ‘Pictures should be viewable by friends.’
Unlimited flexibility
Implement parts of your permission rules with serverless functions for maximum flexibility.
Integrations
Authentication, full-text search & more
Easily extend your application with advanced features from external providers such as Algolia for search and Auth0 for user management.
Smart integrations
Start syncing data to Algolia by writing a simple GraphQL query.
Always up-to-date
As third parties update their APIs, Graphcool makes sure your app keeps working.
Total control
Hook into the request pipeline to build your own custom integrations.
Always improving
Our integrations are continously improving in every aspect of usage.