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Bruno vs HTTP Toolkit
Short answer: Pick Bruno if you want Git-native API client; pick HTTP Toolkit if you want targeted HTTP interception and live editing. Both have a free plan.
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
HTTP ToolkitBeautiful & open-source tools to debug, test and develop with HTTP(S).Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Offline API client
- Integrations with Vault or Azure Key Vault (on Bruno's list, not HTTP Toolkit's)
Pick HTTP Toolkit if you want…
- Targeted HTTP interception and live editing
- Integrations with Node.js, Java or Python (on HTTP Toolkit'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.
- HTTP Toolkit:HTTP Toolkit is an open-source tool to intercept, inspect, edit and mock HTTP(S) traffic on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- HTTP Toolkit:Targeted HTTP interception and live editing
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- HTTP Toolkit:Developers, testers and security engineers who need to debug or mock HTTP traffic.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- HTTP Toolkit:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- Bruno:Free plan (Open Source) · Free trial
- HTTP Toolkit:Free plan (Hobbyist)
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- HTTP Toolkit:Hobbyist Free
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- HTTP Toolkit:Yes, 3,645 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- HTTP Toolkit:Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby, Docker, Android, iOS, Chrome
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.
HTTP Toolkit features
- One-click interception. Capture HTTP(S) from specific apps, devices or processes without global proxy setup.
- Rich request/response viewer. Explore headers, bodies and parameters with syntax highlighting and MDN docs.
- Breakpoints & live editing. Pause traffic, modify requests/responses or inject errors on the fly.
- Built-in HTTP client. Send custom requests with automatic handling of compression and framing.
- Automated mocking (Pro). Define static or transformed responses, redirect traffic and simulate errors.
- Import/Export (Pro). Save traffic as HARs or generate ready-to-use code for 20+ tools.
Bruno vs HTTP Toolkit FAQ
What is the difference between Bruno and HTTP Toolkit?+
Bruno is an offline-first API client; HTTP Toolkit captures live traffic from any source, not just predefined requests.
Should I use Bruno or HTTP Toolkit?+
Pick Bruno if you want Git-native API client, offline API client or integrations with Vault or Azure Key Vault (on Bruno's list, not HTTP Toolkit's). Pick HTTP Toolkit if you want targeted HTTP interception and live editing or integrations with Node.js, Java or Python (on HTTP Toolkit's list, not Bruno's).
Is Bruno or HTTP Toolkit free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. HTTP Toolkit has a free plan (Hobbyist) and paid plans.
Is Bruno or HTTP Toolkit open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bruno (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license) and HTTP Toolkit (httptoolkit/httptoolkit on GitHub).
Do Bruno and HTTP Toolkit integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bruno lists Vault and Azure Key Vault; HTTP Toolkit lists Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby and 4 more.
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