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The Best HTTPie Alternatives in 2026

10 alternatives6 free · 6 open source

Looking for something like HTTPie? Here are 10 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 6 are free or have a free plan and 6 are open source.

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HTTPie provides API testing clients for the terminal and desktop, with documentation and request workflows.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsWeb

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Bruno FreemiumYesWindows, macOS, Linux
2Yaak —Not statedLinux, Web, Windows
3Posting —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
4Hoppscotch FreemiumYesWeb, Windows, macOS
5Rest Test Test —Not statedWeb
6DbVisualizer Free FreemiumNot stated—
7WireMock FreeYes—
8Mock Service Worker FreeYes—
9APIKit —Yes—
10Postman FreemiumNot statedWeb, Windows, macOS
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Bruno

usebruno.comFreemiumOpen source
Open source · free plan

Bruno is an API client that stores collections as local files for use with Git and other version-control workflows. The open-source edition handles personal request testing and collection runs; paid editions add integrations and in-app conveniences.

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Hoppscotch

hoppscotch.ioFreemiumOpen source
Open source · free plan

Hoppscotch is an open-source API client with web, desktop and command-line options. Its personal workspace supports request collections, environments and tests. Hosted team collaboration has separate paid plans.

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APIKit

github.com/API-Security/APIKitOpen source
Also covers api · open source

Discover and scan APIs with APIKit, a Burp Suite plugin that parses API documentation for security testing.

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Postman

postman.comFreemium
Free plan

Postman is an API development platform for sending requests, inspecting responses and maintaining collections and environments. Its Free plan covers individual API work, while shared team workflows and some automation features use paid plans.

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What is the best alternative to HTTPie?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to HTTPie are Bruno, Yaak, and Posting.
Is there a free alternative to HTTPie?
Yes. Bruno, Hoppscotch, and DbVisualizer Free are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to HTTPie?
Yes: Bruno, Posting, Hoppscotch, and WireMock.

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