GoRules | InRule | |
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General | ||
Deployment options | Cloud, Self-hosted, Embedded | Cloud, Self-hosted |
Open source | ✅ (Editor and Engine) | ❌ |
REST API | ✅ | ✅ |
Pricing model | Transparent, predictable pricing | Complex, per-user licensing with runtime fees |
Embedded | ||
Languages | JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust | .NET focused, limited others |
Cross platform | ✅ | Limited |
Lambda | ✅ | Limited |
Lambda@Edge Origin | ✅ | ❌ |
Lambda@Edge Viewer | Limited | ❌ |
Business experience | ||
Visual | ✅ | ✅ |
Multi project | ✅ | ✅ |
Version history | ✅ | ✅ |
Decision tables | ✅ | ✅ |
Custom functions | ✅ | Limited to .NET |
Graph branching | ✅ | Basic |
Rule chaining | ✅ | ✅ |
Decision simulation | ✅ | ✅ |
Excel integration | ✅ | ✅ |
Enterprise features | ||
Multi environment | ✅ | ✅ |
Single sign on | ✅ | Enterprise only |
Audit logs | ✅ | ✅ |
Role based access | ✅ | ✅ |
Release management | ✅ | Complex |
Version control | ✅ | Basic |
CI/CD Integration | ✅ | Limited |
InRule's architecture is heavily tied to the .NET ecosystem, limiting its flexibility in modern, diverse technology environments. GoRules offers a more versatile approach with its Rust-based engine and support for multiple modern languages including Go, Python, and Node.js. This technology-agnostic approach makes GoRules more adaptable to various development environments and modern cloud architectures.
InRule's pricing model includes complex licensing fees based on users, environments, and runtime usage, making it difficult to predict costs as usage grows. GoRules offers a more transparent and predictable pricing model, eliminating runtime fees and complex licensing structures. This straightforward approach allows organizations to scale their rules implementation without unexpected cost increases.
While InRule provides robust .NET integration, its support for other platforms requires additional middleware and complexity. GoRules' modern API-first approach and native language SDKs make integration straightforward across any platform. The lightweight, high-performance engine can be embedded directly in applications or deployed as a microservice, offering greater flexibility in architectural decisions.