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Bruno vs OpenAPI DevTools
Bruno is an offline-first, Git-friendly API client; OpenAPI DevTools focuses on automatic spec capture from traffic.
BrunoOffline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client
OpenAPI DevToolsBrowser extension that generates API specs for any app or website Which to pick
Pick Bruno if you want…
- Git-native API client
- Offline-first API client
- Integrations with Vault or Azure Key Vault (on Bruno's list, not OpenAPI DevTools')
Pick OpenAPI DevTools if you want…
- Live OpenAPI generation in the browser
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Chrome DevTools (on OpenAPI DevTools' 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.
- OpenAPI DevTools:OpenAPI DevTools is a Chrome extension that generates OpenAPI 3.1 specs in real time from network requests.
- Best for
- Bruno:Git-native API client
- OpenAPI DevTools:Live OpenAPI generation in the browser
- Who it’s for
- Bruno:Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
- OpenAPI DevTools:Web developers who need to document APIs of any site or app quickly.
- Pricing
- Bruno:Freemium
- OpenAPI DevTools:Free
- Plans
- Bruno:Open Source $0 · Pro $6user/month per month, billed annually · Ultimate $11user/month per month, billed annually
- OpenAPI DevTools:—
- Open source
- Bruno:Yes, 47,301 GitHub stars
- OpenAPI DevTools:Yes
- Works with
- Bruno:Vault, Azure Key Vault
- OpenAPI DevTools:Chrome DevTools
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.
OpenAPI DevTools features
- Real-time spec generation. Creates an OpenAPI 3.1 specification instantly as network requests occur.
- Automatic merging. Merges new request/response headers, bodies and query parameters per endpoint automatically.
- Path-parameter assistance. Click a path parameter to merge existing and future matching requests.
- In-tool view & download. Shows the spec inside the extension and lets you download it with one click.
- Session export & sharing. Export a recording session at any time and share it with others.
Bruno vs OpenAPI DevTools FAQ
Is Bruno or OpenAPI DevTools free?+
Bruno has a free plan (Open Source) and paid plans. OpenAPI DevTools is free.
Is Bruno or OpenAPI DevTools open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bruno (usebruno/bruno on GitHub, MIT license) and OpenAPI DevTools (AndrewWalsh/openapi-devtools on GitHub).
Do Bruno and OpenAPI DevTools integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bruno lists Vault and Azure Key Vault; OpenAPI DevTools lists Chrome DevTools.
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