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Best Bruno alternatives in 2026

Bruno is open-source API client that keeps collections in Git-friendly files. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Postman

    Also runs on Web. A hosted platform with shared workspaces, monitoring and a free plan. Its client is proprietary, and the Team plan is priced per user, so open-source clients cost less for solo work.

    Best for Hosted team workspaces and monitoring

    WindowsmacOSLinuxWebCommand lineFree plan, paid upgrades

    91.5of 100
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  2. Insomnia

    A Kong-maintained client with a free local Scratch Pad, Git Sync for small teams and Apache-2.0 source. Team pricing is per user, with Pro at $12 and Enterprise at $45 per user a month.

    Best for Commercial client with Git Sync

    macOSWindowsLinuxFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    88.0of 100
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  3. Hoppscotch

    Also runs on Web. MIT-licensed, with web, desktop and CLI versions and self-hosting on your own servers. Self-hosting adds server upkeep, while the web and desktop apps need no setup.

    Best for Self-hosted open-source API testing

    WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    87.0of 100
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  4. Yaak

    A local-first desktop client that stores requests as YAML files for Git. It is free for personal use and MIT-licensed, while work use needs a paid license, and its ecosystem is smaller than Postman's.

    Best for Local-first desktop client with Git files

    LinuxmacOSWindowsCommand lineFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    85.0of 100
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  5. Kreya

    Desktop client for gRPC, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets, with a free forever plan for core features and paid Pro and Enterprise tiers for scripting, snapshot tests and collections. It is the strongest option here for gRPC work.

    Best for gRPC and mixed API work in a desktop client

    macOSWindowsLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.5of 100
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  6. Thunder Client

    REST client that runs inside VS Code and JetBrains, with a free version at $0 per user and a Starter plan at $3 per user a month. It is the lightest option here for developers who stay in the editor, and it is tied to that editor.

    Best for Quick API tests inside VS Code

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades

    82.0of 100
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  7. Hurl

    Apache-2.0 command-line tool that runs HTTP requests and assertions written as plain text, with installs for macOS, Windows and Linux. It has no graphical interface, so it suits scripted and CI tests more than interactive use.

    Best for Scripted and CI tests written as plain text

    WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source

    81.5of 100
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  8. HTTPie

    Also runs on Web. An open-source BSD-3-Clause terminal client with readable output, plus a desktop app that is still in public beta. It suits people who work mainly in the terminal.

    Best for Terminal-first HTTP testing

    Command lineWebWindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    79.5of 100
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  9. ReqBin

    Also runs on Web. Browser-based API tester that sends requests without an account, with a Premium plan at $15 a year for unlimited saved projects and higher limits. It suits quick checks, and its saved-project features sit behind the paid plan.

    Best for Quick requests from a browser without signing in

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    74.0of 100
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About Bruno alternatives

What is the best alternative to Bruno?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Postman, followed by Insomnia. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Bruno?
Yes. Free options include Postman, Insomnia, Hoppscotch.

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