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Bruno vs Xplorer
Bruno is offline-first and Git-friendly, similar to Xplorer’s local focus but adds version-control integration.
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
XplorerThe API client you always wanted - from Karate Labs.Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
Pick Xplorer if you want…
- Local-first API testing
- 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.
- Xplorer:Xplorer is a local API client that lets you call, view, edit, and chain HTTP requests without writing code.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- Xplorer:Local-first API testing
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- Xplorer:Developers needing a quick, code-free way to test and explore APIs, especially on local or internal networks.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- Xplorer:Open source
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- Xplorer:—
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- Xplorer:Yes
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- Xplorer:—
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.
Xplorer features
- Code-free HTTP calls. Execute API requests without writing any code.
- Tabular response view. Responses are displayed in an easy-to-read table format.
- Edit and re-try. Modify request parameters and instantly re-run calls.
- Dynamic chaining. Link multiple API calls together to build request flows.
- Environment switching. Toggle between different API environments effortlessly.
- Local execution. Run calls against localhost or services behind firewalls without CORS issues.
Bruno vs Xplorer FAQ
Is Bruno or Xplorer free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. Xplorer is free and open source.
Is Bruno or Xplorer open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bruno (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license) and Xplorer.
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