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Hoppscotch alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hoppscotch: fewer advanced testing features than Postman, and browser CORS limits need a proxy or extension. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hoppscotch, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bruno currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bruno logoBrunoOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 368.8
2Insomnia logoInsomniaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 361.8
3Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +10 of 354.3
4Restfox logoRestfoxOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +13 of 340.0
5Altair GraphQL Client logoAltair GraphQL ClientOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux +24 of 440.0
  1. Bruno logo

    1. BrunoTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want API collections stored in Git, offline

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hoppscotch

    Desktop, offline-first client with Git-stored collections.

    Pros

    • Collections are plain files in Git
    • No cloud account required
    • Imports Postman collections

    Cons

    • No built-in cloud collaboration
    • Younger plugin ecosystem
    Visit Bruno Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bruno a good Hoppscotch alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline-first
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026usebruno.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Git-friendly
    Collections stored as files
    Checked Oct 24, 2026usebruno.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Insomnia logo

    2. Insomnia

    Best for: Developers who want an open-source desktop API client

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hoppscotch

    Open-source desktop client with local and Git storage.

    Pros

    • Open source
    • Local, Git or cloud storage
    • Clean interface

    Cons

    • Account prompts in recent versions
    • Collaboration needs paid plans
    Visit Insomnia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Insomnia a good Hoppscotch alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maker
    Kong
    Checked Oct 24, 2026insomnia.rest(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026insomnia.rest(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Postman logo

    3. Postman

    Best for: Teams that want a full API lifecycle platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    54.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hoppscotch

    Mature platform with advanced testing and monitoring.

    Pros

    • Covers design, testing, docs and monitoring
    • Supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC
    • Huge public API network

    Cons

    • Pushes cloud accounts and sync
    • Heavy for simple request testing
    Visit Postman Compare with HoppscotchDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1530
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Postman a good Hoppscotch alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetpostman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket
    Not checked yetpostman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
    Not checked yetpostman.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Restfox logo

    4. Restfox

    Best for: Developers who want a minimal, no-account client in the browser or on the desktop

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hoppscotch

    A lighter open-source client for the browser and desktop.

    Pros

    • Free, MIT licensed
    • Offline-first with no account
    • Runs in the browser or as a desktop app
    • Imports Postman and Insomnia collections

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced features than Postman
    • No built-in team sync
    • Mostly maintained by one developer
    Visit Restfox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Restfox a good Hoppscotch alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline-first
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web and desktop
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Altair GraphQL Client logo

    5. Altair GraphQL Client

    Best for: Developers who work with GraphQL APIs daily and want a dedicated client

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension, Web

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hoppscotch

    A dedicated GraphQL client if most of your work is GraphQL.

    Pros

    • Schema-aware autocompletion and docs
    • Subscriptions, file uploads and scripts
    • Desktop, browser extension and web versions
    • Free, MIT licensed

    Cons

    • GraphQL only
    • Mostly maintained by one developer
    • Team sync features are basic
    Visit Altair GraphQL Client Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Altair GraphQL Client a good Hoppscotch alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026altairgraphql.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extensions
    Chrome, Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026altairgraphql.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Install via Homebrew
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026altairgraphql.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hoppscotch alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bruno logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for most people

Bruno

Desktop, offline-first client with Git-stored collections.

Insomnia logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for a free option

Insomnia

Open-source desktop client with local and Git storage.

Postman logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Postman

Mature platform with advanced testing and monitoring.

Restfox logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for open source

Restfox

A lighter open-source client for the browser and desktop.

Altair GraphQL Client logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for Mac

Altair GraphQL Client

A dedicated GraphQL client if most of your work is GraphQL.

Bruno logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for Windows

Bruno

Desktop, offline-first client with Git-stored collections.

Bruno logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for Linux

Bruno

Desktop, offline-first client with Git-stored collections.

Postman logo

Best Hoppscotch alternative for working in the browser

Postman

Mature platform with advanced testing and monitoring.

Hoppscotch alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hoppscotch?

Bruno ranks first right now. Desktop, offline-first client with Git-stored collections. Insomnia and Postman follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Hoppscotch?

Yes. Bruno (open source), Insomnia (open source), Postman (free plan + paid) and Restfox (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hoppscotch?

Yes: Bruno, Insomnia, Restfox and Altair GraphQL Client.

Which Hoppscotch alternatives work on Linux?

Bruno, Insomnia, Postman, Restfox and Altair GraphQL Client run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Hoppscotch?

The complaints we hear most: fewer advanced testing features than Postman; browser CORS limits need a proxy or extension.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hoppscotch, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.