WebScarab AlternativesWeb & HTTP(S) Debuggers like WebScarab

WebScarab is described as 'There is no shiny red button on WebScarab, it is a tool primarily designed to be used by people who can write code themselves, or at least have a pretty good understanding of the HTTP protocol. If that sounds like you, welcome!' and is a Web Debugger in the development category. There are nine alternatives to WebScarab for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Mozilla Firefox and Web-based apps. The best WebScarab alternative is Fiddler, which is free. Other great apps like WebScarab are Charles, Shodan, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) and HTTP Debugger.

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  1. 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.

    48 Fiddler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Fiddler is the most popular Windows alternative to WebScarab.

    • Fiddler is the most popular free alternative to WebScarab.

    • Fiddler is Freemium and ProprietaryWebScarab is Free and Open Source
  2. 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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Charles is the most popular Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to WebScarab.

    • Charles is the most popular commercial alternative to WebScarab.

    • Charles is Paid and ProprietaryWebScarab is Free and Open Source
  4. Shodan icon

    Shodan

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    Shodan is a search engine that lets you find specific computers (routers, servers, etc.) using a variety of filters. Some have also described it as a public port scan directory or a search engine of banners.

    26 Shodan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    • Shodan is the most popular Web-based alternative to WebScarab.

    • Shodan is Freemium and ProprietaryWebScarab is Free and Open Source
    • Shodan is Security-focusedWebScarab is not according to our users
  5. Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) icon

    Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)

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    The Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is an easy to use integrated penetration testing tool for finding vulnerabilities in web applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
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    • Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is the most popular Open Source alternative to WebScarab.

    • Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is Free and Open SourceWebScarab is also Free and Open Source
  7. HttpFox icon

    HttpFox

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    HttpFox monitors and analyzes all incoming and outgoing HTTP traffic between the browser and the web servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
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  9. HttpWatch icon

    HttpWatch

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    HttpWatch is an HTTP viewer and debugger that integrates with IE and Firefox to provide seamless HTTP and HTTPS monitoring without leaving the browser window. It's available as a free edition and a PRO version that cost money and has additional features.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Firefox
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  10. Slowy icon

    Slowy

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    Slowy is an OSX app which simulates custom connection's conditions and limits the network traffic. It is created for web developers that work on a local server, to test a website with a real-world connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Uthrottle icon

    Uthrottle

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    Uthrottle is a tool which simulates custom connection’s conditions and limits the network traffic to a specified speed on network interfaces. In complex service oriented application stacks, some bugs only manifest themselves on congested or slow

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
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