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Bruno

Bruno

Offline-first, Git-friendly open-source API client

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Bruno is the Git-native API client for REST, GraphQL, gRPC and Websocket. A local and open-source solution to Postman. Fast, developer-first, and no cloud syncing.
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Bruno is a free alternative to Postman.

Bruno is an open-source, offline-first API client that stores collections as plain-text files in Git.

for
Developers and teams who need a secure, local-first API testing tool.
pricing
freemium · free trial
license
MIT
usebruno/bruno 47k 2.9kJavaScriptupdated 2 days ago
works withVaultAzure Key Vault

Key features

6 features of Bruno
  • 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.

Use cases

  • Version-controlled API testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Seeding test data by running a folder of requests
  • Collaborating on API definitions via Git pull-requests
  • Securely storing credentials with enterprise secret managers
  • Running WebSocket interactions during local development

Bruno pricing

from usebruno.com ↗
  • Open Source$0Free forever · Local-first · Extensible
  • Pro$6user/month/month, billed annuallyDeeper Git integration · Automation features · Priority support
  • Ultimate$11user/month/month, billed annuallyEnterprise-grade integrations · SSO & SCIM · Dedicated account manager

Bruno vs alternatives

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BrunoPostmanInsomniaFirecamp
Best forGit-native API clientCloud-based API platformOpen-source API clientWeb-based API client
PricingFreemiumSubscriptionFreeFree
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Launched———Jan 2023
  • Bruno vs Postman: Postman is cloud-centric with account-based storage, whereas Bruno is fully local and Git-native.
  • Bruno vs Insomnia: Insomnia is also open-source but stores collections as JSON; Bruno uses plain-text YAML for diff-friendly versioning.
  • Bruno vs Firecamp: Firecamp offers a similar open-source Postman alternative but focuses on a web UI; Bruno runs in the IDE/terminal and integrates with Git directly.

Bruno FAQ

Does Bruno sync data from my app?+

No. Bruno stores all data locally and never syncs to the cloud.

How does collaboration work?+

Collections are plain-text files in your repo, so you collaborate using standard Git workflows (branch, diff, merge).

Do you provide any support plans?+

Yes. The Pro plan includes 48-hour community support, while the Ultimate plan adds 24-hour email/chat support and a dedicated account manager.

Can my company put an Enterprise agreement in place?+

Enterprise agreements are available with the Ultimate plan; contact sales for details.

What about SSO and RBAC?+

Ultimate includes SSO/SAML and SCIM for role-based access control.

Summarized by DevHunt from usebruno.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.

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