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Apollo Sandbox vs Altair GraphQL Client: catalog facts
Apollo SandboxAltair GraphQL Client
Free

Sandbox is free to use.

Freemium

The client is free and open source; Altair GraphQL Cloud is an optional hosted service.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Browser extension
  • Nothing to install, runs in the browser
  • Works against any GraphQL endpoint
  • Schema docs search with one-click query generation
  • Environments, pre-request scripts and file uploads
  • GraphQL only
  • Proprietary and tied to Apollo's hosted service
  • Focused on GraphQL only, not general REST testing
  • Team sync features rely on the separate cloud service
Web application Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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