WebScarab AlternativesHTTP(S) & Web 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 http(s) debugger in the development category. There are nine alternatives to WebScarab for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Firefox and Web-based apps. The best WebScarab alternative is Fiddler, which is free. Other great apps like WebScarab are Charles, OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), Shodan and HTTP Debugger.

WebScarab alternatives are mainly Web Debuggers but may also be HTTP(S) Debuggers or Penetration Testing Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WebScarab.

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Fiddler
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Freemium • Proprietary
HTTP(S) Debugger
Web Debugger
Windows
48 Fiddler alternatives
Fiddler is a Web Debugging Proxy which logs all HTTP(S) traffic between your computer and the Internet. Fiddler allows you to inspect all HTTP(S) traffic, set breakpoints, and "fiddle" with incoming or outgoing data.
- - Fiddler is the most popular Windows alternative to WebScarab.
- - Fiddler is the most popular free alternative to WebScarab.
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Fiddler Features
HTTP Monitoring
Debugging
HTTP Proxy
Traffic Monitoring
One click installation
Charles
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Paid • Proprietary
HTTP(S) Debugger
Web Debugger
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
iPad
30 Charles alternatives
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).
- - Charles is the most popular Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to WebScarab.
- - Charles is the most popular commercial alternative to WebScarab.
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Charles Features
Debugging
HTTP Monitoring
OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
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Free • Open Source
Penetration Testing Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
31 OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) alternatives
The Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is an easy to use integrated penetration testing tool for finding vulnerabilities in web applications.
- - OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is the most popular Open Source alternative to WebScarab.
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OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) Features
Proxy support
Shodan
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Freemium • Proprietary
Online
Google Chrome
Firefox
26 Shodan alternatives
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.
- - Shodan is the most popular Web-based alternative to WebScarab.
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Shodan Features
Search IP addresses
Security focused
Internet of Things
Browser integration
HTTP Debugger
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Paid • Proprietary
Web Debugger
HTTP(S) Debugger
Windows
38 HTTP Debugger alternatives
HTTP Debugger Pro - A Professional HTTP Sniffer and Analyzer for Developers.
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HTTP Debugger Features
HTTP Monitoring
Support of TFS
HttpFox
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Free • Proprietary
Web Debugger
HTTP(S) Debugger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Waterfox
Pale Moon
23 HttpFox alternatives
HttpFox monitors and analyzes all incoming and outgoing HTTP traffic between the browser and the web servers.
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HttpFox Features
HTTP Monitoring
Pale Moon Extension
Customer Analytics
Legacy Firefox Addon
Static analysis
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.8.14.1, released in May 2014, is not compatible with Firefox, but the extension still works on XUL-based Firefox forks like Waterfox and Pale Moon
HttpWatch
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Firefox
22 HttpWatch alternatives
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.
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HttpWatch Features
Debugging
Slowy
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
13 Slowy alternatives
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.
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Slowy Features
Network activity
Uthrottle
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Paid • Proprietary
Linux
13 Uthrottle alternatives
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
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