Apollo Gateway
A federated GraphQL gateway that composes a single data graph from multiple underlying services.
Overview
Apollo Gateway is a core component of Apollo's federated architecture. It acts as a smart router that receives GraphQL queries, intelligently plans their execution across the appropriate downstream GraphQL services (subgraphs), and stitches the results together. This allows teams to work independently on their own services while contributing to a single, unified data graph for the entire organization.
✨ Key Features
- GraphQL Federation v1 & v2 Support
- Supergraph Composition
- Query Planning & Execution
- Managed Federation with Apollo Studio
- Performance Monitoring
- Customizable Routing Logic
- OpenTelemetry Support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pioneered and leads the GraphQL Federation architecture.
- Deep integration with the Apollo Studio (GraphOS) for schema management and observability.
- Strong focus on developer experience and tooling.
Unique Value: Provides a scalable and manageable way to build a unified data graph from distributed services, enabling team autonomy and faster development cycles.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating a unified API layer for multiple microservices.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple monolithic applications
- Projects not using a microservices architecture
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more GraphQL-native approach to composition (federation) compared to traditional API gateways that might just proxy GraphQL requests.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Dedicated tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Community edition is open source and free. Managed federation has a free tier with limits on operations.
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