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Bruno vs Datadget
Bruno focuses on offline-first API development, not iOS widget display.
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
DatadgetDisplay any data on your iOS widgets!Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Offline API client
- Open-source code (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license)
- Integrations with Vault or Azure Key Vault (on Bruno's list, not Datadget's)
Pick Datadget if you want…
- API-driven iOS widgets
- A free tool
- Integrations with Stripe, Google Analytics or Supabase (on Datadget's list, not Bruno's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Bruno:Bruno is an open-source, offline-first API client that stores collections as plain-text files in Git.
- Datadget:Datadget lets you display any JSON API data as iOS home-screen or lock-screen widgets without coding.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- Datadget:API-driven iOS widgets
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- Datadget:Indie hackers and developers who want quick visual metrics on iOS.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- Datadget:Free
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- Datadget:—
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- Datadget:—
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- Datadget:Stripe, Google Analytics, Supabase
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.
Datadget features
- Lightning Setup. Create a widget in under 2 minutes by pasting an API URL and choosing a style.
- Any API Works. Supports any REST API returning JSON, with custom headers and API keys.
- Lock-Screen Ready. Widgets appear on iOS lock screen and always-on display for instant glance.
- Smart Refresh. Automatic data refresh intervals from 15 minutes to 2 days, battery-efficient.
- Custom Styling. Choose colors, add prefixes/suffixes and customize widget name.
- No Server Relay. Data is fetched directly from your API to the device; no server storage.
Bruno vs Datadget FAQ
Is Bruno or Datadget free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. Datadget is free.
Is Bruno or Datadget open source?+
Bruno is open source (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Datadget.
Do Bruno and Datadget integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bruno lists Vault and Azure Key Vault; Datadget lists Stripe, Google Analytics and Supabase.
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