Hoppscotch
Sleek, intuitive API development and testing platform
Sleek, intuitive API development and testing platform
Bruno
Git-friendly API client — collections as plain text files.
MIT-licensed alternative to Postman with native desktop app, bru markup language, and version control built in. No cloud sync required.
Voiden API Client
Offline, Git-native API client — Markdown specs, zero cloud lock-in.
Apache 2.0 alternative to Postman. Design, test, and document APIs in `.void` Markdown files — composable blocks, no accounts, no telemetry.
Compare HTTPie alternatives
| Tool | Stars | Forks | License | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppscotch | 79.4K | 5.9K | MIT | Yes |
| Bruno | 44.6K | 2.5K | MIT | Yes |
| Voiden API Client | 1.1K | 42 | Apache 2.0 | Yes |
HTTPie is a command-line and desktop HTTP client built for testing and debugging APIs with human-friendly syntax, colorized output, and sensible defaults. The CLI is free and open source, but the Desktop and Web apps push users toward an account-based, cloud-synced workflow — which is exactly what developers who want to keep API testing local, scriptable, and free of any account end up avoiding.
If you want a full API client experience — collections, environments, a GUI — rather than just a CLI tool, Hoppscotch is the closest match to HTTPie's ease of use, while Bruno and Voiden API Client are built around storing collections as local files for Git-based workflows instead of cloud sync.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to HTTPie?
Yes. Hoppscotch, Bruno, and Voiden API Client are all open source and free to self-host or run locally.
What's the best open-source alternative to HTTPie?
Hoppscotch is the closest match if you liked HTTPie's simplicity but want a full GUI. Bruno is the better pick if you want your API collections stored as files and versioned in Git.
Can I keep my API collections in Git instead of the cloud with an HTTPie alternative?
Yes. Bruno and Voiden API Client both store collections as local files designed to be committed to Git, rather than synced to a vendor's cloud.
What are the top open-source alternatives to HTTPie?
Browse all open-source alternatives to HTTPie above, or explore the full Developer Tools category for more options.