Apollo GraphOS free tier includes GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention… Catalogue date August 2026.
Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date August 2026. Last updated 2026-09-26.
Apollo GraphOS's free tier offers GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router… We rate it stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
The day we last read the vendor's page. Our last read of it, on 2026-09-26, found a change we then refused to record, because it restated the terms we already publish. We hold no confirmation of the terms we publish — the 2026-08-02 beside this date is not one we can source to a read that confirmed them.
Free Tier Details
GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router (60 req/min rate limit), community support. No credit card required
We read that on 2026-09-26 from https://www.apollographql.com/pricing, and our check recorded: the page names Apollo GraphOS as "apollo graphos" and states "$0". A source check reads the cited page for the service's name and a price; the limits above are from our own record.
When You'll Outgrow Apollo GraphOS's Free Tier
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade.
Retracted — this record was our error (2026-09-07). The free tier now includes $50 in credit and requires a credit card. The self-hosted router is still limited to 60 requests per minute. Retracted 2026-09-07: this record read two columns of apollographql.com/pricing as one. The page's Free column reads "Free — For students or hobbyists learning the latest GraphQL tools. Forever Free. Start for free. No credit card required", with "Total users (includes consumers) Up to 3", "Data retention for checks and insights 1 day" and a "Self-hosted GraphOS Router (limited to 60 requests per minute)" — the stored terms figure for figure. The "$50 in usage credit when you sign up" and "Credit card required" this record reports are the Developer column and the page hero. The record contradicts itself on the point: its own reading says "No credit card required" while its summary says the free tier now requires one. Source ↗
Before: GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router (60 req/min rate limit), community support. No credit card required
After: Start for free with $50 in credit for new signups. No credit card required. What's included: GraphOS - Apollo's complete API management platform, Self-hosted GraphOS Router (limited to 60 requests per minute), Built-in support for GraphQL Federation, Connectors, Response Caching, Federated Subscriptions, and more, Schema Proposals - Collaboration and approval workflows, Single sign-on (SSO), Audit logging, Custom MSA, Developers Up to 3, Data retention for checks and insights 1 day, Support Community Support.
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Yes, Apollo GraphOS offers a free tier: Free. GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router (60 req/min rate limit), community support. No credit card required
What is Apollo GraphOS's free tier?
Apollo GraphOS's free tier is called "Free". GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router (60 req/min rate limit), community support. No credit card required
Is Apollo GraphOS's free tier reliable?
Apollo GraphOS's free tier is considered stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. See the pricing history below.
Is Apollo GraphOS's free tier good for production?
Apollo GraphOS's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers GraphQL federation and supergraph platform — forever free: up to 3 users, 1-day data retention, self-hosted router…, so it's a reasonable starting point. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Apollo GraphOS's pricing?
The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
When will I outgrow Apollo GraphOS's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Apollo GraphOS in?
Apollo GraphOS is categorized under API Development on AgentDeals.
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