# GraphQL SDK Generator vs GraphQL Mesh

The GraphQL SDK Generator offers a more lightweight and type-safe alternative to GraphQL Mesh. Here's how they compare:

* **Lightweight SDKs**: The SDKs generated by GraphQL SDK Generator are more lightweight in terms of both code and dependencies compared to GraphQL Mesh, which tends to be heavier.
* **Simpler Setup**: With GraphQL SDK Generator, setting up is easier—you only need to install the package and run a few commands, making it more straightforward than Mesh's configuration process.
* **Fewer Runtime Dependencies**: GraphQL SDK Generator significantly reduces the number of runtime dependencies compared to GraphQL Mesh, simplifying the project and minimizing overhead.
* **Smaller Build Size**: SDK build sizes generated by GraphQL SDK Generator are approximately 40-50% smaller than those created with GraphQL Mesh, contributing to a more efficient codebase.