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Yaak
yaak.appAlso covers api and git · same kind of online tool
API requests can be managed locally with Yaak, an API client that supports Git and CLI workflows.
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The Best Insomnia Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives0 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like Insomnia? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are open source.
REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and WebSocket APIs can be developed and tested with Insomnia.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionYaakAPI requests can be managed locally with Yaak, an API…Open source optionTelegram Bot APICreate Telegram bots using the Telegram Bot API HTTP server…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaak | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Telegram Bot API | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Dolt | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | cf-workers-telegram-bot | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Beeceptor | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Mockend | Free trial | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | lanyard | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | APIs Guru | — | Not stated | Web |
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Also covers api and git · open source
Create Telegram bots using the Telegram Bot API HTTP server in this repository.
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Also covers git · open source
A SQL database with Git-style version control, Dolt supports branching, merging, pushing, and pulling data.
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Also covers git · open source
Run a Telegram bot and Svelte web application on Cloudflare Workers and Pages with this project.
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Beeceptor
beeceptor.comAlso covers api · same kind of online tool
Beeceptor creates REST and SOAP mock APIs with responses generated from prompts or traffic.
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Also covers api · same kind of online tool
Mockend creates mock REST and GraphQL APIs from a file in a repository.
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Also covers api · open source
Expose Discord presence and activity through REST and WebSocket APIs with Lanyard.
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APIs Guru
apis.guruAlso covers api · same kind of online tool
REST API specifications in OpenAPI 3.0 format are indexed by APIs.guru.
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What is the best alternative to Insomnia?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Insomnia are Yaak, Telegram Bot API, and Dolt.
Are there open-source alternatives to Insomnia?
Yes: Telegram Bot API, Dolt, cf-workers-telegram-bot, and lanyard.
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