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Apollo GraphOS vs Frends comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Apollo GraphOS
Ranking in API Management
30th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
3.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Frends
Ranking in API Management
37th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Apollo GraphOS is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Frends is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
API Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Apollo GraphOS0.7%
Frends0.6%
Other98.7%
API Management
 

Featured Reviews

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Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Medallion Technologies
Access data seamlessly with robust community support without current improvement needs
So far, I could say that Apollo GraphOS is quite comprehensive, there’s room for improvement in schema collaboration tools, especially in large teams where multiple developers are working on overlapping parts of the API. More granular access control and role-based visibility within the platform would help enterprise teams better manage who can change what. Enhanced support for real-time use cases (e.g., subscriptions at scale) could also take it to the next level and give a better developer experience These might also be beneficial to have a more in-depth analytics around client usage and field-level insights to drive better decisions around deprecation or optimization.
Kalle Reponen - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Integration Architect at Visma
Offers simplicity, ease of customization, and visibility of integrations
One thing is that Frends keep the integration, and that is something I know that it's coming, like, a later version; that is something we will be currently missing. So the end-users could take an interest in use by themselves, with the release thing some result flow. That is the most wanted and requested feature for now. Another enhancement includes the monitoring part. It would be nice to have some sort of maybe mobile app on which we can see how integrations are running if there are some problems, and getting those alerts on the mobile would be really nice.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features of Apollo GraphOS OS for me are its security and authentication processes."
"The most valuable features of Apollo GraphOS OS for me are its security and authentication processes."
"Apollo GraphOS has positively impacted our organization by reducing unwanted code and helping us combine multiple services."
"Apollo GraphOS has significantly enhanced both the developer experience and product delivery timelines by offering a centralized approach to managing GraphQL schemas and services, helping reduce overhead and improve collaboration between frontend and backend teams."
"One of the benefits is the speed of creating something new. Second, it's replacing the old integration quite fast. Then it is like the visibility of the integration and the possibility to see what is happening in the integration."
"The product has valuable features for version control."
"The user-friendly interface for constructing integration solutions is also a notable benefit."
 

Cons

"Apollo GraphOS OS is using a detailed project, and it can be time-consuming because it has a lot of data to manage."
"Apollo GraphOS OS is using a detailed project, and it can be time-consuming because it has a lot of data to manage. It sometimes takes longer than three seconds, which can affect loading times and lead to user dissatisfaction. I would like to see improved performance."
"There’s room for improvement in schema collaboration tools, especially in large teams where multiple developers are working on overlapping parts of the API."
"One of the primary areas for improvement is a more mobile-friendly interface for the control center."
"Another enhancement includes the monitoring part. It would be nice to have some sort of maybe mobile app on which we can see how integrations are running if there are some problems, and getting those alerts on the mobile would be really nice."
"It is a new application and lacks some essential features compared to competitors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Recent changes in their pricing have removed this benefit, moving towards process-specific pricing."
"The pricing is quite fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
University
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apollo GraphOS?
I am not sensitive to nor very knowledgeable about the pricing and setup cost.
What needs improvement with Apollo GraphOS?
So far, I could say that Apollo GraphOS is quite comprehensive, there’s room for improvement in schema collaboration tools, especially in large teams where multiple developers are working on overla...
What is your primary use case for Apollo GraphOS?
I’ve been using Apollo GraphOS across several mobile and web projects. On the mobile side, I’ve integrated it with React Native and Flutter. For web applications, the usage has been primarily withi...
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