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HTTP Toolkit alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HTTP Toolkit: automated mocking and rewrite rules need the paid Pro plan, and prices aren't shown without JavaScript on its pricing page. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HTTP Toolkit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proxyman currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1mitmproxy logomitmproxyOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 461.8
  1. mitmproxy logo

    1. mitmproxyTop pick

    Best for: Developers and security testers who want a scriptable, free HTTPS proxy

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTP Toolkit

    Fully free and scriptable in Python, with terminal and web interfaces.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Python add-on API for automating rewrites and mocks
    • Supports HTTP/2, HTTP/3 and WebSockets
    • Terminal, web and headless modes

    Cons

    • Less polished GUI than commercial proxies
    • Installing the CA certificate on devices is manual
    • Terminal-first workflow has a learning curve
    Visit mitmproxy 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 mitmproxy a good HTTP Toolkit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    HTTP/1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, WebSockets
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web interface
    mitmweb
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting
    Python add-ons via mitmdump
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best HTTP Toolkit alternative for…

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

Proxyman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for most people

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS device and simulator support.

mitmproxy logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for a free option

mitmproxy

Fully free and scriptable in Python, with terminal and web interfaces.

Postman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Postman

Better if you mainly build and test API requests rather than intercept existing traffic.

mitmproxy logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for open source

mitmproxy

Fully free and scriptable in Python, with terminal and web interfaces.

Charles Proxy logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for Mac

Charles Proxy

Long-established cross-platform debugging proxy with throttling and rewrite tools, for a one-off licence.

Proxyman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for Windows

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS device and simulator support.

Proxyman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for Linux

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS device and simulator support.

Proxyman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for iPhone and Android

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS device and simulator support.

Postman logo

Best HTTP Toolkit alternative for working in the browser

Postman

Better if you mainly build and test API requests rather than intercept existing traffic.

HTTP Toolkit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HTTP Toolkit?

Proxyman ranks first right now. Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS device and simulator support. Charles Proxy and mitmproxy follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to HTTP Toolkit?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to HTTP Toolkit?

Yes: mitmproxy.

Which HTTP Toolkit alternatives work on Linux?

Proxyman, Charles Proxy, mitmproxy and Postman run on Linux.

Why do people switch from HTTP Toolkit?

The complaints we hear most: automated mocking and rewrite rules need the paid Pro plan; prices aren't shown without JavaScript on its pricing page; focused on HTTP; not a general packet analyser.

How is this list ranked?

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