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Open source alternatives to Postman[004]
Postman api client for sending requests, building collections, and testing rest/graphql endpoints. Below are 4 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Hoppscotch
Open source API development ecosystem
★ STARS
79.1k
⑂ FORKS
5.9k
Bruno
A modern, user-friendly API client that simplifies API testing and development with a clean interface and powerful features.
★ STARS
43.6k
⑂ FORKS
2.4k
Insomnia
Intuitive API client for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC. Debug, test, and collaborate on APIs with ease across platforms.
★ STARS
38.4k
⑂ FORKS
2.3k
HTTPie
Intuitive, user-friendly CLI tool for making HTTP requests, debugging APIs, and testing web services with ease and efficiency.
★ STARS
3.9k
⑂ FORKS
56
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Bruno is the fastest-growing offline-first alternative; Hoppscotch is the best browser-based option; Insomnia (Kong) is the long-running incumbent.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Postman alternative?
Hoppscotch is the most popular open source Postman alternative by GitHub stars (79,134 stars). The other 3 options are ranked above.
Are these Postman alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.