DevTools AlternativesAPI Clients and other similar apps like DevTools

DevTools is described as 'A free, open-source Postman-style API tester you run locally. Record browser requests, auto-generate chained tests, and ship them straight to your CI—no sign-ups, no cloud, just code' and is a API Client in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DevTools for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best DevTools alternative is Bruno, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DevTools are Insomnia REST Client, Postman, Yaak and Restfox.

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  1. Bruno icon
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    Lightweight open source API client offering offline API testing, local filesystem storage via plain text, version control compatibility with git, intuitive request management, privacy-first design, cross-platform support, minimal resource usage, and community-driven development.

    38 Bruno alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  2. Postman icon
     178 likes

    Postman is a collaborative platform for API development that provides extensive tools for designing, testing, and documenting APIs. It allows API verification through requests, automated testing via Collection Runner, and offers both free and paid plans, catering to individuals and teams.

    97 Postman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  3. Yaak icon
     18 likes

    The API client for modern developers. Call REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs from a simple and intuitive app.

    71 Yaak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Step CI icon
     1 like

    Open-source API Test Automation framework.

    Cost / License

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. 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
     
  6. 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
     
  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. Api Quest icon
     1 like

    Api Quest is a desktop application designed for executing HTTP requests, storing them on the local file system, and providing portability. Whether you're a developer, QA or system engineer, this tool offers solution for handling HTTP requests effectively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. API Dash icon
     Like

    API Dash is a beautiful open-source cross-platform API Client built using Flutter which can help you easily create & customize your API requests, visually inspect responses and generate API integration code. A lightweight alternative to postman/insomnia.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Fedora
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • CentOS
     
  10. KeyRunner icon
     1 like

    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
     
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