Kreya
API client for gRPC, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets with a free plan
- #6 of 10 in best API testing tools
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- macOSWindowsLinux
Ranked 6 of 10 in best API testing tools
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
About Kreya
Kreya covers several API styles in one client, including gRPC, REST, GraphQL, WebSockets and server-sent events. The pricing page lists scripting, defined tests, collections, snapshot tests and request history, and it imports OpenAPI, GraphQL, gRPC server reflection, Protobuf files, Postman and Insomnia data.
The Free plan is listed as free forever and includes the core gRPC, REST and GraphQL features. Pro and Enterprise add scripting and testing, snapshot tests, collections and team administration, with a 10-day trial on paid plans. The site says the Enterprise offline license lets the app work without a license server or account. The desktop app is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Key features
- gRPC and Protobuf
- REST, GraphQL and WebSockets
- Scripted tests
- Snapshot tests
- Offline enterprise license
Strengths
- gRPC, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets in one app
- Free forever plan
- Imports OpenAPI, Postman and Insomnia data
Limits
- Snapshot tests and collections sit in paid tiers
Where Kreya ranks
How Kreya compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Collections stored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Hoppscotch | 87.0 | Free and open source | WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineSelf-hosted | Browser, desktop or self-hosted server |
#5 Yaak | 85.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | LinuxmacOSWindowsCommand line | YAML files in your project |
| #6Kreya | 84.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | macOSWindowsLinux | Not listed |
#7 Thunder Client | 82.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinux | Not listed |
#8 Hurl | 81.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Plain-text .hurl files |
The full comparison table for best API testing tools has all 10 products.
Questions about Kreya
- Is Kreya free?
- Kreya can be used without paying: Free forever plan; Pro for individuals and Enterprise for companies. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Kreya open source?
- No. Kreya is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Kreya support?
- Kreya is available on: macOS, Windows, Linux.
- What is Kreya best for?
- gRPC and mixed API work in a desktop client. In our ranking of API testing tools it is number 6 of 10 with a score of 84.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Kreya?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Postman, Bruno, Insomnia, Hoppscotch.
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