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Indie alternatives to Insomnia
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Insomnia does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | Free plan | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Hoppscotch | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted |
| HTTPie | Free plan | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web |
| Yaak | Free plan | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
The alternatives
2. Hoppscotch
Open-source API development ecosystem
Hoppscotch is a lightweight web and desktop API client for REST, GraphQL and WebSocket requests, self-hostable for teams.
Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Insomnia?
Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Bruno, Hoppscotch, HTTPie and Yaak.
Is there an open-source alternative to Insomnia?
Bruno, Hoppscotch, HTTPie and Yaak are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Insomnia?
Yes: Hoppscotch can run on your own server.
What makes these alternatives to Insomnia “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Insomnia.
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