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HTTPie alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HTTPie: desktop app less full-featured than Postman, and team features are limited. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HTTPie, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bruno currently ranks first.

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The best HTTPie alternative for…

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

Bruno logo

Best HTTPie alternative for most people

Bruno

Graphical, Git-friendly collections for larger API projects.

Hoppscotch logo

Best HTTPie alternative for a free option

Hoppscotch

Browser-based client supporting many protocols.

Postman logo

Best HTTPie alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Postman

Full API platform when you need team collaboration.

Hurl logo

Best HTTPie alternative for open source

Hurl

Plain-text request files with assertions for testing.

Hoppscotch logo

Best HTTPie alternative for self-hosting

Hoppscotch

Browser-based client supporting many protocols.

curl logo

Best HTTPie alternative for Mac

curl

Preinstalled almost everywhere, with support for many protocols.

xh logo

Best HTTPie alternative for Windows

xh

HTTPie-style syntax in a faster single Rust binary.

Bruno logo

Best HTTPie alternative for Linux

Bruno

Graphical, Git-friendly collections for larger API projects.

Hoppscotch logo

Best HTTPie alternative for working in the browser

Hoppscotch

Browser-based client supporting many protocols.

HTTPie alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HTTPie?

Bruno ranks first right now. Graphical, Git-friendly collections for larger API projects. Hoppscotch and Postman follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to HTTPie?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to HTTPie?

Yes: Bruno, Hoppscotch, Hurl and curl, plus 1 more in the list above. Hoppscotch can also be self-hosted.

Which HTTPie alternatives work on Linux?

Bruno, Hoppscotch, Postman, Hurl and curl run on Linux.

Why do people switch from HTTPie?

The complaints we hear most: desktop app less full-featured than Postman; team features are limited.

How is this list ranked?

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