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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
1Proxyman logoProxymanFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Linux +24 of 468.8
2Charles Proxy logoCharles ProxyPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 464.8
3mitmproxy logomitmproxyOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 461.8
4Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +13 of 547.0
  1. Proxyman logo

    1. ProxymanTop pick

    Best for: Mobile and web developers who want a modern, native GUI for HTTP debugging

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTP Toolkit

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

    Pros

    • Native, fast interface on macOS
    • One-click capture from iOS Simulator and Android emulator
    • One license covers macOS, Windows and Linux
    • Perpetual license option

    Cons

    • Free version allows only one debugging rule
    • Closed source
    • Mobile apps only included with higher tiers
    Visit Proxyman 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 Proxyman a good HTTP Toolkit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Standard license
    $89 for 1 seat
    Checked Oct 29, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licensing
    Perpetual, 1 year of updates
    Checked Oct 29, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux (one license)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team subscription
    $12 per seat/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 29, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Charles Proxy logo

    2. Charles Proxy

    Best for: Developers and QA testers who want a proven GUI proxy at a low one-time price

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTP Toolkit

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

    Pros

    • Low one-time per-user price
    • Breakpoints, rewrites and bandwidth throttling built in
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, including Arm
    • Large body of tutorials from years of use

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated compared with newer tools
    • No free tier after the 30-day trial
    • License only covers the current major version
    Visit Charles Proxy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Charles Proxy a good HTTP Toolkit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    USD $50 per user license
    Checked Oct 29, 2026charlesproxy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026charlesproxy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026charlesproxy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrades
    License covers current major version
    Checked Oct 29, 2026charlesproxy.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. mitmproxy logo

    3. mitmproxy

    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)
  4. Postman logo

    4. Postman

    Best for: Teams that want a full API lifecycle platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    47.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTP Toolkit

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

    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 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1572
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Postman a good HTTP Toolkit alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026postman.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)
    Starting price
    $9 a month, billed annually (Solo)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026postman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $19 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026postman.com(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.