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Hoppscotch alternatives

Hoppscotch is an open-source tool to test, build, share and collaborate on APIs. Here are 24 similar tools on DevHunt, starting with the closest matches.

Quick answerThe best free Hoppscotch alternative is Bruno, for offline-first API client. Pick Postman for comprehensive API platform, or Insomnia for multi-protocol API client.

Hoppscotch is a free alternative to Postman.

At a glance

4 closest to Hoppscotch
ToolBest forPricingVotesComparison
PostmanComprehensive API platformPaid—vs Hoppscotch →
BrunoOffline-first API clientFree, open source—vs Hoppscotch →
InsomniaMulti-protocol API clientFree, open source—vs Hoppscotch →
FirecampOpen-source Postman alternativeFree, open source48vs Hoppscotch →

How to choose

  • For comprehensive API platform: Postman (paid)
  • For offline-first API client: Bruno (free, open source)
  • For multi-protocol API client: Insomnia (free, open source)
  • For open-source Postman alternative: Firecamp (free, open source)
  • For open-source API testing and collaboration: Hoppscotch itself

Closest alternatives

compared with Hoppscotch
  • Postman▲ 0 · Subscription

    Postman offers a richer enterprise feature set and paid plans, while Hoppscotch stays lightweight and open source. Hoppscotch vs Postman →

  • Bruno▲ 0 · Free

    Bruno is offline-first and Git-friendly, focusing on local file storage; Hoppscotch emphasizes web-based collaboration. Hoppscotch vs Bruno →

  • Insomnia▲ 0 · Free

    Insomnia supports GraphQL and gRPC out of the box; Hoppscotch primarily targets REST with a simpler UI. Hoppscotch vs Insomnia →

  • Firecamp▲ 48 · Free

    Firecamp is positioned as an open-source Postman alternative with additional UI themes; Hoppscotch focuses on minimalism and real-time sharing. Hoppscotch vs Firecamp →

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FAQ

What is the best alternative to Hoppscotch?+

The closest Hoppscotch alternatives are Postman (comprehensive API platform), Bruno (offline-first API client) and Insomnia (multi-protocol API client). Firecamp is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Hoppscotch.

What is the best free alternative to Hoppscotch?+

Bruno (offline-first API client) is the closest free alternative to Hoppscotch. Insomnia (multi-protocol API client) and Firecamp (open-source Postman alternative) are free too.

Is there an open source alternative to Hoppscotch?+

Yes. Bruno (offline-first API client), Insomnia (multi-protocol API client) and Firecamp (open-source Postman alternative) are open source.

What is Hoppscotch used for?+

Hoppscotch is an open-source tool to test, build, share and collaborate on APIs. Common uses: quickly test a new REST endpoint during development, create a shared collection of API calls for a team project and generate mock responses to prototype front-end features.

Is Hoppscotch free?+

Hoppscotch is open source and free to use.