Postman Alternatives

Postman is described as 'Collaborative platform for API development providing design, specifications, testing, documentation, and requests with free and paid subscription plans' and is a very popular API Client in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Postman for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Postman alternative is Insomnia REST Client, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Postman are NativeRest, HTTPie for Terminal, Hoppscotch and Bruno.

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Postman alternatives are mainly API Clients, but if you're looking for HTTP Clients or HTTP(S) Debuggers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Web Development, Online, Android, Mac and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Postman.
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  1. Pororoca icon
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    A HTTP inspection tool with support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. Alternative to Postman.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Resting icon
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    browser web-extension to test and analyze HTTP requests.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
     
  3. HTTP API testing tool where you can create requests and mock existing API:s. After trial has expired you can still create requests.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Api2File icon
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    A self hosted service that exposes live data from APIs as files on a virtual network share. Providing automatic transformation of data to useful file formats while offering comprehensive security options.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  5. Tigrister icon
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    A fast Desktop API client. Design OpenAPI specs visually. Linear and Visual Flow runner. API testing with assertions. Debug with timing breakdowns — with HTTP/GraphQL/WebSocket/SSE support.

    24 Tigrister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Restretto icon
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    Minimal native and free REST API client for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. 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
     
  8. Resonance is a local-first, zero-account API client application designed to provide an excellent user experience for testing and interacting with APIs. Built with Tauri, it offers a modern and intuitive interface for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Snapcraft
     
  9. TiefWise icon
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    A fast, lightweight REST API client for developers. Test, debug, and organize your APIs locally without cloud sync. Free

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  10. APISpider icon
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    APISpider is a lightweight API client for testing, debugging, and documenting REST APIs. It includes request history, collections, environment variables, mock servers, and API docs — all designed to keep your workflow fast and distraction-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  11. GetAPI icon
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    GetAPI is a native macOS app that simplifies REST API testing by allowing users to import from Postman, make HTTP requests, and view responses in a streamlined interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. ReqResp icon
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    ReqResp is a fast, lightweight, and modern API testing app designed for developers, testers, and backend engineers. It helps you create, send, and analyze HTTP requests with ease — anytime, anywhere.

    2 ReqResp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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