Comparison
graph vs grafbase
Verdict
Pick graph if cosmosGL/graph provides GPU-accelerated techniques for creating and rendering force-directed layouts. This makes it particularly apt for users who need to visualize complex networks efficiently; pick grafbase if grafbase, an enterprise-grade GraphQL Federation Gateway in Rust and WebAssembly for integrating AI models via API.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graph | grafbase |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Active (25d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- graph
- GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering
- grafbase
- GraphQL Federation Gateway for AI APIs in Rust and WebAssembly
Stars
- graph
- 1.3k
- grafbase
- 1.2k
Forks
- graph
- 83
- grafbase
- 71
Open issues
- graph
- 9
- grafbase
- 13
Language
- graph
- TypeScript
- grafbase
- Rust
Adopt for
- graph
- CosmosGL/graph provides GPU-accelerated techniques for creating and rendering force-directed layouts. This makes it particularly apt for users who need to visualize complex networks efficiently.
- grafbase
- Grafbase, an enterprise-grade GraphQL Federation Gateway in Rust and WebAssembly for integrating AI models via API.
Persona
- graph
- -
- grafbase
- -
Runtime
- graph
- -
- grafbase
- -
License
- graph
- MIT License
- grafbase
- MPL-2.0
Last pushed
- graph
- Aug 20, 2026
- grafbase
- Jul 1, 2026
Categories
- graph
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- grafbase
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- graph
- Very active (96%)
- grafbase
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- graph
- 2d
- grafbase
- 25d
Open issues (now)
- graph
- 9
- grafbase
- 13
Stars delta
- graph
- +37 (30d)
- grafbase
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- graph
- -3 (30d)
- grafbase
- Unknown
Full report
- graph
- Trust report
- grafbase
- Trust report
Choose graph if…
- graph is primarily TypeScript; grafbase is Rust.
- License: graph is MIT, grafbase is MPL-2.0.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license..
- Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment.
- Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, graph, network.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases.
- - When you require rapid visualization of large, complex network structures due to its GPU acceleration
When NOT to use graph
- - If your project does not involve visualizing complex networks as this tool's forte lies in force-directed graphical representations
- - When working with systems or frameworks that do not support WebGL, since CosmosGL/graph relies on it for rendering
Choose grafbase if…
- grafbase is primarily Rust; graph is TypeScript.
- License: grafbase is MPL-2.0, graph is MIT.
- Grafbase operates as a self-hosted solution, giving users full control over their GraphQL gateway and associated services.
- Tags unique to grafbase: ai, api, graphql, rust.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- You require an enterprise-level GraphQL gateway with support for Rust and WebAssembly to integrate advanced AI APIs.
When NOT to use grafbase
- You do not require advanced federation capabilities or specific use of Rust and WebAssembly in your GraphQL implementation.
- If your project has limited scalability needs and can suffice with simpler, monolithic GraphQL service solutions.
- When seeking a platform with broader language support rather than focusing primarily on Rust and WebAssembly.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (grafbase/grafbase) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (grafbase/grafbase) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (grafbase/grafbase) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graph 1.3k · grafbase 1.2k (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graph and grafbase?
- graph: GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering. grafbase: GraphQL Federation Gateway for AI APIs in Rust and WebAssembly. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graph over grafbase?
- Choose graph over grafbase when graph is primarily TypeScript; grafbase is Rust; License: graph is MIT, grafbase is MPL-2.0; Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license.; Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment; Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, graph, network; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases; - When you require rapid visualization of large, complex network structures due to its GPU acceleration.
- When should I choose grafbase over graph?
- Choose grafbase over graph when grafbase is primarily Rust; graph is TypeScript; License: grafbase is MPL-2.0, graph is MIT; Grafbase operates as a self-hosted solution, giving users full control over their GraphQL gateway and associated services; Tags unique to grafbase: ai, api, graphql, rust; Also covers Developer Tools; You require an enterprise-level GraphQL gateway with support for Rust and WebAssembly to integrate advanced AI APIs.
- When should I avoid graph?
- - If your project does not involve visualizing complex networks as this tool's forte lies in force-directed graphical representations - When working with systems or frameworks that do not support WebGL, since CosmosGL/graph relies on it for rendering
- When should I avoid grafbase?
- You do not require advanced federation capabilities or specific use of Rust and WebAssembly in your GraphQL implementation. If your project has limited scalability needs and can suffice with simpler, monolithic GraphQL service solutions. When seeking a platform with broader language support rather than focusing primarily on Rust and WebAssembly.
- Is graph or grafbase more popular on GitHub?
- graph has more GitHub stars (1,256 vs 1,230). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graph and grafbase open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graph: MIT, grafbase: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to graph or grafbase?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graph alternatives and grafbase alternatives (graph markdown twin, grafbase markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, graph or grafbase?
- graph: Very active. grafbase: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for graph and grafbase?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graph trust report; grafbase trust report.