2 Insomnia alternatives
About Insomnia: an open-source API client.
People leave Insomnia for a few recurring reasons: the bill grew faster than the project, a free tier changed, or they want something they can run locally or self-host. Speed matters too, both how fast the tool itself feels and how quickly you go from install to first result. Check what the alternative stores in your repo versus its own cloud, how it handles teams and secrets, and whether there is a CLI or API for scripting.
Positioning is from each listing, not an endorsement.
Hoppscotch
BrunoAt a glance
| Product | What it does | Pricing | Score | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppscotch | A browser-based API client with no install | Free plan | 62%13 votes | Developer Tools |
| Bruno | An API client that keeps requests in your repo | Free | 44%18 votes | Developer Tools |
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What is the best free Insomnia alternative?
On SwipeToLaunch, the highest-ranked Insomnia alternative you can start on for free is Hoppscotch, which is free with paid plans. In its own words: A browser-based API client with no install. Rankings change as more people vote.
Are these Insomnia alternatives free?
Both are free or have a free plan. Pricing is taken from each product's own site when it was listed and may have changed since.
How are these ranked?
Ranked by votes, weighted so a few votes can't top the list. How ranking works