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API_TESTER vs Bruno
Offline-first, Git-friendly client focused on version control of API collections
API_TESTERTest your APIs right from the macOS menu bar
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API clientWhich to pick
Pick API_TESTER if you want…
- Fast menu-bar API testing
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Git-friendly API testing
- A free plan to start with (Open Source)
- Open-source code (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license)
Side by side
- What it is
- API_TESTER:API_TESTER is a lightweight macOS menu-bar tool for sending and validating HTTP requests.
- Bruno:Bruno is an open-source, offline-first API client that stores collections as plain-text files in Git.
- Best for
- API_TESTER:Fast menu-bar API testing
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- Who it’s for
- API_TESTER:Mac developers who need quick API testing without leaving their workflow.
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- Pricing
- API_TESTER:Paid
- Bruno:Freemium
- Plans
- API_TESTER:—
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- Open source
- API_TESTER:—
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- Works with
- API_TESTER:—
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
API_TESTER features
- HTTP methods. Send GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests instantly from the menu bar.
- Custom headers & auth. Add custom headers and authentication to requests.
- Body syntax checking. Edit and validate request bodies with built-in syntax checking.
- Response view. See color-coded status, response time and formatted results.
- Resizable UI. Resize the minimal interface while keeping it always accessible.
- No data collection. The app does not collect any user data.
Bruno features
- Git-native collections. Store API requests as YAML files in your repo, enabling diff, branch, and merge workflows.
- No cloud sync. All data stays on the local machine; no account or login required.
- Multi-protocol support. Send HTTP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests.
- Secret manager integration. Connect to Vault, Azure Key Vault and AWS Secrets Manager for credentials.
- Built-in terminal & scripting. Run JavaScript scripts and use an integrated terminal for automation.
- Workspace & collection runner. Organize requests in workspaces and run entire folders of requests at once.
API_TESTER vs Bruno FAQ
Is API_TESTER or Bruno free?+
API_TESTER is paid. Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans.
Is API_TESTER or Bruno open source?+
Bruno is open source (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for API_TESTER.
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