ReqRes AlternativesHTTP(S) & Web Debuggers like ReqRes

ReqRes is described as 'Open-source, high-performance, modern native web debugging proxy for macOS. It lets you capture, inspect, modify, and intercept HTTP(S) traffic in real time' and is a http(s) debugger in the network & admin category. There are eight alternatives to ReqRes for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best ReqRes alternative is Wireshark, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ReqRes are Fiddler, mitmproxy, HTTP Toolkit and Charles.

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ReqRes alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2025
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  1. Wireshark icon

    Wireshark

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    Wireshark is a premier network protocol analyzer used globally in industries and education, offering multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, powerful display filters, and VoIP analysis. It allows both live capture and offline analysis, supporting various networks and protocols.

    55 Wireshark alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Wireshark screenshot 1

    Wireshark Features

    1.  Detailed packet analysis
    2.  Network Usage History
    3.  Support for Android Things
    4.  Website Monitoring
    5.  Work Item Tracking
    6.  Command line interface

    Wireshark VS ReqRes

     

    • Wireshark is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ReqRes.

    • Wireshark is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ReqRes.

    • Wireshark is Free and Open SourceReqRes is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Fiddler icon

    Fiddler

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    Web Debugging Proxy that logs all HTTP(S) traffic for comprehensive analysis. It allows manipulation of traffic, supports scripting, and extends with .NET. Debugs virtually any application, implementing man-in-the-middle interception with self-signed certificates. Freeware, ideal for developers.

    49 Fiddler alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fiddler screenshot 1

    Fiddler Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Debugging
    3.  HTTP Proxy
    4.  Traffic Monitoring
    5.  One click installation

    Fiddler VS ReqRes

     
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    mitmproxy

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    mitmproxy is an SSL-capable man-in-the-middle proxy for HTTP. It provides a console interface that allows traffic flows to be inspected and edited on the fly. It also features mitmdump, a commandline tool that provides a tcpdump-like interface for saving, viewing and...

    20 mitmproxy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    mitmweb

    mitmproxy Features

    1.  Web page Debugging
    2.  HTTP(S) Debugging
    3.  SSL
    4.  Debugging
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Intercepting HTTP calls

    mitmproxy VS ReqRes

     
  5. HTTP Toolkit icon

    HTTP Toolkit

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    HTTP Toolkit is a beautiful, cross-platform & open-source HTTP(S) debugging proxy, analyzer & client, with built-in support for modern tools and automatic interception for clients from Docker to Android to iOS.

    50 HTTP Toolkit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Docker
    HTTP Toolkit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  HTTP(S) Debugging
    2.  One click interception
    3.  Debugging
    4.  HTTP mocking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Penetration Testing
    7.  Requests monitoring
    8.  Performance analysis
    9.  HTTPS Support
    10.  Built in docs
    11.  OpenAPI integration
    12.  No registration required

    HTTP Toolkit VS ReqRes

     

    • HTTP Toolkit is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to ReqRes.

    • HTTP Toolkit is Freemium and Open SourceReqRes is also Freemium and Open Source
    • HTTP Toolkit is LightweightReqRes is not according to our users
  6. Charles icon

    Charles

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    Charles is an HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet. This includes requests, responses and the HTTP headers (which contain the cookies and caching information).

    28 Charles alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Charles screenshot 1

    Charles Features

    1.  Debugging
    2.  HTTP Monitoring

    Charles VS ReqRes

     

    • Charles is the most popular iPad alternative to ReqRes.

    • Charles is the most popular commercial alternative to ReqRes.

    • Charles is Paid and ProprietaryReqRes is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Requestly icon

    Requestly

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    Requestly is a lightweight proxy available as a browser extension & desktop app to intercept & modify network requests. Using Requestly you can Modify Headers, Redirect Url, Mock API response, Delay/Throttle requests, etc.

    30 Requestly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Selenium
    • Firefox
    Modify HTTP Headers

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Intercepting HTTP calls
    2.  Requests monitoring
    3.  Bug reporting
    4.  Web page Debugging
    5.  One click interception
    6.  Android Development
    7.  HTTP(S) Debugging
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  REST Client
    12.  Command line interface

    Requestly VS ReqRes

     

    • Requestly is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to ReqRes.

    • Requestly is Freemium and Open SourceReqRes is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Requestly is LightweightReqRes is not according to our users
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    Proxyman

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    Proxyman is a high-performance macOS app, which enables developers to view HTTP/HTTPS requests from apps and domains. Available on macOS, iOS, Windows & Linux.

    53 Proxyman alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    Native macOS app.

    Proxyman Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Detailed packet analysis
    6.  Intercepting HTTP calls
    7.  IPhone debugging
    8.  Debugging
    9.  SSL
    10.  Native application

    Proxyman VS ReqRes

     
  10. LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android icon

    LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android

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    Built from the ground up for mobile developers. Monitor network requests, logs, and events in real-time. Debug faster, ship with confidence.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Debugging
    4.  Logging

    LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android VS ReqRes

     
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