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Bruno vs Ebb
Offline-first API client, not a health tracker
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
EbbTrack your cycle privately. No account, no data sold, ever.Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Offline-first API client
Pick Ebb if you want…
- End-to-end encrypted cycle tracking
- A free, open-source tool
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.
- Ebb:Ebb is a privacy-first period and wellness tracker that stores encrypted data only on the user’s device.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- Ebb:End-to-end encrypted cycle tracking
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- Ebb:Women who want to track their menstrual cycle without accounts or data collection.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- Ebb:Free
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- Ebb:—
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- Ebb:Yes, 0 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- Ebb:—
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.
Ebb features
- Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption. All data is encrypted on the device before any network transmission.
- Homomorphic encryption. Enables aggregate statistics for research without decrypting individual records.
- Partner sync via MPC. Share fertility windows with partners using secure multi-party computation, without exposing raw data.
- Serverless storage. Data lives only in the browser’s IndexedDB, eliminating a central database.
- Zero telemetry. No analytics, cookies, or fingerprinting; the app cannot identify users.
- Ephemeral by default. Data auto-deletes after a user-chosen retention period for true digital forgetting.
Bruno vs Ebb FAQ
Is Bruno or Ebb free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. Ebb is free.
Is Bruno or Ebb open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bruno (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license) and Ebb (lyfmail-official/ebb on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).
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