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Bruno vs FxSocket
Bruno is an offline-first API client, not a live trading integration.
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
FxSocketMT4 & MT5 REST API and WebSocket for developers.Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Git-friendly API testing
- A free plan to start with (Open Source)
- Integrations with Vault or Azure Key Vault (on Bruno's list, not FxSocket's)
Pick FxSocket if you want…
- API-driven forex/CFD trading without local terminals
- Integrations with Python, JavaScript/Node.js or Go (on FxSocket'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.
- FxSocket:FxSocket provides cloud-hosted MT4/MT5 terminals with REST and WebSocket APIs for trading, data streaming, and account management.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- FxSocket:API-driven forex/CFD trading without local terminals
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- FxSocket:Algo traders, prop firms, and developers building trading apps.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- FxSocket:Paid
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- FxSocket:Starter €12/ account / mo per month · Pro €549/ mo per month · Premium €949/ mo per month
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- FxSocket:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- FxSocket:Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Go, Rust, Java, C#
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.
FxSocket features
- Cloud-Hosted Terminals. Runs MT4/MT5 in the cloud, eliminating the need for VPS, Windows servers, or local installs.
- REST API. Predictable JSON endpoints for account management, order execution and trade history.
- WebSocket Streams. Sub-millisecond latency real-time bid/ask, order updates and tick data.
- Secure by Default. TLS-encrypted connections, full-access and read-only API keys.
- Language Agnostic. Callable from any language via HTTP; official Python and Node SDKs provided.
- Historical Data. OHLC candlestick history with per-bar spread for backtesting.
Bruno vs FxSocket FAQ
Is Bruno or FxSocket free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. FxSocket is paid, from €549/month (Pro).
Is Bruno or FxSocket open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bruno (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license) and FxSocket (fxsocket-com/FxSocket-Node-SDK on GitHub, MIT license).
Do Bruno and FxSocket integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bruno lists Vault and Azure Key Vault; FxSocket lists Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Go, Rust and 2 more.
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