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, Mozilla Firefox and Web-based apps. The best WebScarab alternative is Fiddler, which is free. Other great apps like WebScarab are Charles, Shodan, OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) and HTTP Debugger.

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WebScarab alternatives page was last updated Sep 30, 2016
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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.

    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 WebScarab

     

    • 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

    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 WebScarab

     

    • 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.

    25 Shodan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Shodan screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Internet of Things
    2.  Browser integration

    Shodan VS WebScarab

     

    • Shodan is the most popular Web-based alternative to WebScarab.

    • Shodan is Freemium and ProprietaryWebScarab is Free and Open Source
  5. OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) icon

    OWASP 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.

    29 OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) screenshot 1

    OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) Features

    1.  Proxy support

    OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) VS WebScarab

     

    • OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is the most popular Open Source alternative to WebScarab.

    • OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is Free and Open SourceWebScarab is also Free and Open Source
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    HTTP Debugger

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    HTTP Debugger Pro - A Professional HTTP Sniffer and Analyzer for Developers.

    38 HTTP Debugger alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HTTP Debugger screenshot 1

    HTTP Debugger Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Support of TFS

    HTTP Debugger VS WebScarab

     
  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.

    22 HttpFox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
    HttpFox screenshot 1
    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 icon Waterfox and Pale Moon icon Pale Moon

    HttpFox Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Pale Moon Extension
    3.  Customer Analytics
    4.  Legacy Firefox Addon
    5.  Static analysis

    HttpFox VS WebScarab

     
  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.

    21 HttpWatch alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Firefox
    HttpWatch screenshot 1

    HttpWatch Features

    1.  Debugging

    HttpWatch VS WebScarab

     
  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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Slowy Features

    1.  Network activity

    Slowy VS WebScarab

     
  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

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Uthrottle screenshot 1

    Uthrottle VS WebScarab

     
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