Honest, detailed comparisons to help you choose the right API testing tool for your workflow
The most popular API platform
Postman is a widely-used API platform for building, testing, and documenting APIs. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools but has shifted towards cl...
The API design platform
Insomnia is an open-source API client owned by Kong. It offers a clean interface for API testing but has moved towards cloud-based features and subscr...
Fast and Git-friendly API client
Bruno is a newer open-source API client that stores collections directly in your filesystem using a plain text markup language called Bru....
Lightweight REST API client for VS Code
Thunder Client is a popular VS Code extension for API testing. It's lightweight and integrates directly into your editor....
Open source API development ecosystem
Hoppscotch (formerly Postwoman) is an open-source, web-based API testing tool with optional desktop and self-hosted versions....
Native Mac API client
Paw was a popular Mac-native API client known for its polished interface. It was acquired by RapidAPI in 2021 and rebranded as RapidAPI for Mac, shift...
We highlight both strengths and weaknesses, including our own. We link to competitors so you can make an informed decision.
API tools evolve quickly. We keep our comparisons up to date as features change across all tools.
We focus on practical differences that affect your day-to-day workflow, not just marketing features.
| Tool | Free Tier | Offline | No Account | AI Agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APIVerve Studio | Unlimited | Full | Free | |
| Postman | Limited | Partial | Paid | |
| Insomnia | Limited | Partial | ||
| Bruno | Full | Full | ||
| Thunder Client | Good | Full | ||
| Hoppscotch | Full | Desktop only | ||
| Paw (RapidAPI) | Free | Limited |
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