Graphcool VS Iframely

• Rapid Development
  Graphcool offers a serverless GraphQL backend which allows developers to quickly set up and deploy applications without worrying about infrastructure management.
• Scalability
  Because it's serverless, Graphcool can easily scale to handle increased load, providing reliable performance even as your application grows.
• Real-time Capabilities
  Graphcool provides real-time GraphQL subscriptions that allow developers to easily implement features that require real-time data updates.
• Automated Backups
  Advanced backup features are offered, ensuring that your data is safe and can be restored when needed, enhancing data security and reliability.

Possible disadvantages

• Vendor Lock-in
  Relying heavily on Graphcool may lead to vendor lock-in, restricting flexibility if you wish to migrate to another platform in the future.
• Limited Customization
  Being a managed service, there might be limitations on customizing the backend to suit very specific use cases which aren't supported out-of-the-box.
• Learning Curve
  While there are benefits, new users might face a learning curve to fully utilize the features of Graphcool, especially those unfamiliar with GraphQL.
• Pricing
  As with many managed services, pricing can become a concern, especially for startups or projects with limited budgets as the service scales.

• “No code”
  Instead of API calls, an option to use our HTML template and some JavaScript spice.
• JSON
  Only two endpoints to choose from and connect: complete Iframely data or a simple oEmbed connector. Both have the html field for you to embed.
• Cards and URLs previews
  Engage your users with URL preview cards, just like they expect in a modern app. Change cards design easily in your settings.
• React and JavaScript
  React, and other JavaScript runtimes won’t let you run third-party scripts. Iframely fixes this by hosting media in an iFrame instead.
• Responsive embed codes
  Rich media will resize and fit your site’s design on any device, with a correct aspect ratio or a horizontal height.

Review: Graphcool - GraphQL backend as a service

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