FastAPI AlternativesWeb Frameworks and other similar apps like FastAPI

FastAPI is described as 'Modern, fast (high-performance), web framework for building APIs with Python 3.6+ based on standard Python type hints' and is a Web Framework in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FastAPI for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Python apps. The best FastAPI alternative is Django, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FastAPI are Flask Framework, ASP.NET, Frappe Framework and LoopBack.io.

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  1. Django icon

    Django

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    Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.

    50 Django alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Django is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FastAPI.

    • Django is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FastAPI.

    • Django is Free and Open SourceFastAPI is also Free and Open Source
    • Django is Security-focusedFastAPI is not according to our users
  2. Flask Framework icon

    Flask Framework

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    Flask is a lightweight web application framework written in Python and based on the Werkzeug WSGI toolkit and Jinja2 template engine. There is no database abstraction layer, form validation, or any other components where third-party libraries already exist to provide common...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Python
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    • Flask Framework is the most popular Web-based alternative to FastAPI.

    • Flask Framework is Free and Open SourceFastAPI is also Free and Open Source
    • Flask Framework is LightweightFastAPI is not according to our users
  4. ASP.NET icon

    ASP.NET

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    Asp.net is an open source server-side Web application framework designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages, web sites, apps and services with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You can also create Web APIs, mobile sites, use real-time technologies like Web Sockets and more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. LoopBack.io icon

    LoopBack.io

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    A highly extensible Node.js and TypeScript framework for building APIs and microservices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  9. OData icon

    OData

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    An open protocol to allow the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs in a simple and standard way.

    10 OData alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    • Visual Studio Code
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  10. GraphQL icon

    GraphQL

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    GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for fulfilling those queries with your existing data. GraphQL provides a complete and understandable description of the data in your API, gives clients the power to ask for exactly what they need and nothing more, makes it...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  11. GraphQL Mesh icon

    GraphQL Mesh

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    GraphQL Mesh allows you to use GraphQL query language to access data in remote APIs that don't run GraphQL (and also ones that do run GraphQL). It can be used as a gateway to other services or run as a local GraphQL schema that aggregates data from remote APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Mercurius icon

    Mercurius

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    Implement GraphQL servers and gateways with Fastify.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Django REST Framework icon

    Django REST Framework

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    Django REST framework is a powerful and flexible toolkit for building Web APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
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    PostgREST

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    PostgREST is a standalone web server that turns your PostgreSQL database directly into a RESTful API. The structural constraints and permissions in the database determine the API endpoints and operations.

    12 PostgREST alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • BSD
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