Bruno Alternatives

Bruno is described as 'Lightweight open source API client for testing endpoints, saving requests as plain text files, offline use, git-compatible collaboration, and privacy-focused storage' and is a popular API Client in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Bruno for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Bruno alternative is Postman, which is free. Other great apps like Bruno are Insomnia REST Client, Yaak, ApiArk and Insomnium.

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  1. KeyRunner icon
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    The Zero Trust API Client - A Secure & Free Alternative to Postman , Insomnia & Thunder Client.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  2. Step CI icon
     1 like

    Open-source API Test Automation framework.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. GetIt icon
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    Send HTTP requests to API endpoints. GetIt's main focus is to make your life a lot easier when you have to test APIs or use somebody else's API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Escambo icon
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    Escambo is an HTTP-based APIs test application for GNOME.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. OpenReq icon
     2 likes

    Build, test, and debug your APIs with a self-hosted tool that does what you actually need. Scripts, environments, OAuth 2.0, code generation, and an AI wizard that builds collections from your docs — no account required, no limits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. RawRequest icon
     1 like

    Keep your http requests in a single file that lives in your projects repo. This app lets you run your http requests from a .http file and includes features like load testing, pre and post request scripts, and request chaining.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Bootsmann icon
     2 likes

    Opensource C++ alternative to Postman/Insomnia/Hoppscotch for simple HTTP REST API testing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Hello HTTP icon
     1 like

    A cross-platform HTTP client desktop application for testing HTTP and REST APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL (including subscriptions) and gRPC endpoints.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Restretto icon
     1 like

    Minimal native and free REST API client for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. RequesterX icon
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    RequesterX is a free desktop HTTP client for API testing and development. Organize requests into nested collections, use environment variables for easy context switching, generate code snippets in 13 languages, and keep everything stored locally — no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Slingshot is a web-based HTTP request client that is highly performant, low on resources, privacy respecting, local-first, free and open-source. It stores all your data locally in your browser. It allows you to import and export OpenAPI specs and Postman collections.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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