Insomnium Alternatives

Insomnium is described as 'Fast local API testing tool that is privacy-focused and 100% local. For testing GraphQL, REST, WebSockets and gRPC. This is a fork of Kong/insomnia' and is a API Client in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Insomnium for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Insomnium alternative is Bruno, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Insomnium are Postman, Insomnia REST Client, Yaak and Hoppscotch.

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  1. API testing tool. Which allows web developers to create and test custom HTTP requests.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
     
  2. RecipeUI icon
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    RecipeUI is rethinking how we use API tools like Postman or Insomnia. We're starting off with TypeScript powered API requests and API collections you can run in seconds!

    75 RecipeUI alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Chapar icon
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    Upcoming API testing tool in beta, built in GoLang, supporting HTTP/gRPC, workspaces, environments, request management, and various content types. Features include dark mode, local data storage, Postman import, environment variable setting, and request chaining.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. OpenReq icon
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    Build, test, and debug your APIs with a self-hosted tool that does what you actually need. Scripts, environments, OAuth 2.0, code generation, and an AI wizard that builds collections from your docs — no account required, no limits.

    7 OpenReq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Hello HTTP icon
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    A cross-platform HTTP client desktop application for testing HTTP and REST APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL (including subscriptions) and gRPC endpoints.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Restretto icon
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    Minimal native and free REST API client for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  7. Tigrister icon
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    A fast Desktop API client. Design OpenAPI specs visually. Linear and Visual Flow runner. API testing with assertions. Debug with timing breakdowns — with HTTP/GraphQL/WebSocket/SSE support.

    24 Tigrister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  8. RequesterX icon
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    RequesterX is a free desktop HTTP client for API testing and development. Organize requests into nested collections, use environment variables for easy context switching, generate code snippets in 13 languages, and keep everything stored locally — no account required.

    51 RequesterX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Api Quest icon
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    Api Quest is a desktop application designed for executing HTTP requests, storing them on the local file system, and providing portability. Whether you're a developer, QA or system engineer, this tool offers solution for handling HTTP requests effectively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. GetAPI icon
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    GetAPI is a native macOS app that simplifies REST API testing by allowing users to import from Postman, make HTTP requests, and view responses in a streamlined interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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