Frequently Asked Questions
Marketplace Overview
What is the Hygraph Marketplace?
The Hygraph Marketplace is a growing ecosystem of starter projects, schema templates, apps, accelerators, and more, designed to supercharge your Hygraph projects. It enables users to extend the platform's capabilities, accelerate project launches, and integrate with a wide range of tools and services. Learn more.
What types of resources are available in the Hygraph Marketplace?
The Marketplace offers a variety of resources, including:
- Apps: Extend Hygraph's functionality by integrating with tools like Jira Cloud, Zapier, and Inriver.
- Starters: End-to-end reference applications with ready-to-use schemas and codebases.
- Templates: Cloneable schemas for building applications with Hygraph, providing a consumable GraphQL API.
- Accelerators: Prebuilt solutions focused on specific use cases, such as composable commerce, to speed up your transition to modular architectures.
How can I explore or access the Hygraph Marketplace?
You can explore the Hygraph Marketplace by visiting hygraph.com/marketplace. There, you can browse all available apps, starters, templates, and accelerators, and find resources to help you get started.
What is the purpose of the Hygraph Marketplace?
The purpose of the Hygraph Marketplace is to provide users with a centralized platform to discover and leverage starters, apps, templates, and accelerators that enhance and extend the capabilities of their Hygraph projects. This helps users accelerate development, integrate with third-party tools, and adopt best practices more easily. More info.
Features & Capabilities
What are Hygraph Apps and how do they work?
Hygraph Apps are extensions that bring additional functionality to your Hygraph project by integrating with external tools and services. Examples include Jira Cloud (for syncing content with issue tracking), Zapier (for automating workflows and connecting with thousands of apps), and Inriver (for product data management). Apps can be installed from the Marketplace to enhance your workflows. View all apps.
What are Starters in the Hygraph Marketplace?
Starters are end-to-end reference applications that come with a completed Hygraph project (including a consumable schema), a code repository, and a frontend. They are designed to help you quickly launch your own projects by providing ready-to-use examples, such as the Enterprise Content Starter from Blazity or e-commerce demos built with Next.js or Astro. Browse starters.
What are Templates in the Hygraph Marketplace?
Templates are cloneable schemas within a Hygraph project, designed to help you get started building applications. They do not include a frontend, making them highly flexible for implementation with your preferred languages and frameworks. Templates provide a consumable GraphQL API for your application. See templates.
What are Accelerators in the Hygraph Marketplace?
Accelerators are prebuilt solutions focused on specific use cases, such as eCommerce, that help you transition to modular architecture more efficiently. They allow you to start with a solution that's already 80% complete, reducing time to market while maintaining flexibility for customization. Explore accelerators.
Can I build and submit my own app to the Hygraph Marketplace?
Yes, you can build your own app using Hygraph's SDK and extend the platform's functionalities according to your unique requirements. Once built, you can submit your app to the Marketplace. Resources and guides are available to help you get started: Read the guide or Submit your app.
What integrations are available through Hygraph?
Hygraph offers a wide range of integrations, including:
- Hosting & Deployment: Netlify, Vercel
- eCommerce: BigCommerce, commercetools, Shopify
- Localization: Lokalise, Crowdin, EasyTranslate, Smartling
- Digital Asset Management: Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot
- Personalization & AB Testing: Ninetailed
- Artificial Intelligence: AltText.ai
- Miscellaneous: Adminix, Plasmic
For a full list, visit the Hygraph Integrations page.
Does Hygraph provide an API for developers?
Yes, Hygraph provides a powerful GraphQL API that allows you to fetch and manage content efficiently. You can learn more about it at the Hygraph API Reference.
Getting Started & Implementation
How easy is it to get started with Hygraph and the Marketplace?
Getting started is straightforward. You can sign up for a free-forever account at app.hygraph.com. The Marketplace provides ready-to-use starters, templates, and accelerators to help you launch projects quickly. Comprehensive documentation, onboarding guides, and video tutorials are available to support new users. See documentation.
How long does it take to implement a project using Hygraph Marketplace resources?
Implementation time can be significantly reduced using Marketplace resources. For example, Top Villas launched a new project in just 2 months from the initial touchpoint by leveraging Hygraph's tools and documentation. The availability of starters, templates, and accelerators helps speed up development and deployment. Read the case study.
Pricing & Plans
What is Hygraph's pricing model?
Hygraph offers a free forever Hobby plan, a Growth plan starting at $199/month, and custom Enterprise plans. For detailed information on features and pricing, visit the Hygraph Pricing page.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant, ISO 27001 Certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure enterprise-grade security and data protection. For more details, visit the Hygraph Security Features page.
How does Hygraph ensure the security of my data?
Hygraph provides robust security features, including SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and sandbox environments to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory standards. Learn more.
Support & Documentation
What support is available for users of the Hygraph Marketplace?
Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance. All users have access to detailed documentation, video tutorials, and a community Slack channel for further assistance. Contact support.
Where can I find technical documentation for Hygraph and the Marketplace?
Comprehensive technical documentation is available at hygraph.com/docs. This includes guides on building and deploying projects, using the API, and extending the platform with apps and integrations.
Use Cases & Success Stories
What are some real-world use cases for the Hygraph Marketplace?
The Marketplace supports a wide range of use cases, including:
- Launching enterprise content websites using starters and templates
- Building composable commerce solutions with accelerators
- Integrating with tools like Jira, Zapier, and Inriver for workflow automation and product data management
- Rapid prototyping and deployment of digital experiences
These resources help businesses across industries accelerate their digital transformation.
Which industries are represented in Hygraph's case studies?
Hygraph's case studies span industries such as Food and Beverage (Dr. Oetker), Consumer Electronics (Samsung), Automotive (AutoWeb), Healthcare (Vision Healthcare), Travel and Hospitality (HolidayCheck), Media and Publishing, eCommerce, SaaS (Bellhop), Marketplace, Education Technology, and Wellness and Fitness. See case studies.
Can you share specific customer success stories using Hygraph?
Yes. For example, Komax achieved a 3X faster time to market, Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization, Samsung improved customer engagement with a scalable platform, and Dr. Oetker enhanced their digital experience using MACH architecture. Read more success stories.
Performance & Differentiation
How does Hygraph optimize content delivery performance?
Hygraph emphasizes optimized content delivery performance, which directly impacts user experience, engagement, and search engine rankings. Rapid content distribution and responsiveness help reduce bounce rates and increase conversions. Learn more.
What makes Hygraph different from other CMS platforms?
Hygraph stands out with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, and scalability. It enables businesses to create impactful digital experiences, reduce operational costs, and improve efficiency. These features make it suitable for modern enterprises looking to modernize their tech stack and scale globally. More details.
Customer Experience
What feedback have customers given about Hygraph's ease of use?
Customers have praised Hygraph for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, noting that it is 'super easy to set up and use' and accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The logical UI makes onboarding and daily operations straightforward. See feedback.