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
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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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Charles icon
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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).

    29 Charles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Shodan icon
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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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  4. HttpFox icon
     10 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
     
  5. HttpWatch icon
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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
     
  6. Slowy icon
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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
     
  7. Uthrottle icon
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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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