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Software for GraphQL API in 2026

List of GraphQL API Software | Last updated: September 13, 2026

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GraphQL API Software

#	Software / Tool	Best For	TechZella Score	User Rating	Pricing
1	GitHub	GitHub is a developer platform for hosting code, reviewing changes, managing projects,…	8.8/10	—	$0 / $4 per user
2	Directus	Directus is a database-first platform that adds a visual Studio, REST and…	8.7/10	—	$0 / $15
3	Payload CMS	Payload is an open-source, TypeScript-based Next.js backend with a configurable admin panel,…	8.7/10	—	$0 / Custom pricing
4	Monday.com	Monday.com is a configurable work management platform for projects, workflows, CRM, service…	8.4/10	—	$0 / $9 per seat
5	Storyblok	Storyblok is a cloud-based headless CMS with a visual editor, structured content…	8.4/10	—	$0 / $99
6	Contentful	Contentful is a cloud-based headless CMS and composable content platform for creating,…	8.3/10	—	$0 / $300

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Software for GraphQL API in 2026

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API Management

Directus

Directus is a database-first platform that adds a visual Studio, REST and GraphQL APIs, workflows, permissions, and AI connectivity to SQL databases.

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Application Framework

Payload CMS

Payload is an open-source, TypeScript-based Next.js backend with a configurable admin panel, APIs, authentication, access control, and media management.

$0 / forever

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Component Content Management

Storyblok

Storyblok is a cloud-based headless CMS with a visual editor, structured content modeling, APIs, workflows, and integrations for web, commerce, and mobile…

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Content Management System

Contentful

Contentful is a cloud-based headless CMS and composable content platform for creating, managing, and delivering structured content across digital channels.

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Code Collaboration