Apollo Client Cache Persistence vs Redux Persist

Developers should use Apollo Client Cache Persistence when building web or mobile applications with Apollo Client that require offline functionality, fast startup times, or consistent user state across sessions meets developers should use redux persist when building applications with redux that require state persistence, such as maintaining user login sessions, preserving ui settings, or caching api responses to improve performance. Here's our take.

Apollo Client Cache Persistence

Nice Pick

Developers should use Apollo Client Cache Persistence when building web or mobile applications with Apollo Client that require offline functionality, fast startup times, or consistent user state across sessions

Pros

• It's particularly useful in Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), mobile apps with intermittent connectivity, or any app where reducing server load and enhancing responsiveness is critical, as it allows the app to load cached data immediately while fetching updates in the background
• Related to: apollo-client, graphql

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Redux Persist

Developers should use Redux Persist when building applications with Redux that require state persistence, such as maintaining user login sessions, preserving UI settings, or caching API responses to improve performance

Pros

• It's particularly useful in scenarios where users expect their data to persist between app launches, like in e-commerce carts, note-taking apps, or progressive web apps (PWAs)
• Related to: redux, react-redux

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Apollo Client Cache Persistence is a tool while Redux Persist is a library. We picked Apollo Client Cache Persistence based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Apollo Client Cache Persistence wins

Based on overall popularity. Apollo Client Cache Persistence is more widely used, but Redux Persist excels in its own space.