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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bruno logoBrunoOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 368.8
2Hoppscotch logoHoppscotchOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 364.8
3Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +10 of 351.3
4Hurl logoHurlOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows4 of 440.0
5curl logocurlOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 440.0
6xh logoxhOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows3 of 340.0
  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 HTTPie

    Graphical, Git-friendly collections for larger API projects.

    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 HTTPie 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. Hoppscotch logo

    2. Hoppscotch

    Best for: Quick browser-based API testing and self-hosted team workspaces

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTPie

    Browser-based client supporting many protocols.

    Pros

    • Runs in the browser
    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Supports many protocols

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced testing features than Postman
    • Browser CORS limits need a proxy or extension
    Visit Hoppscotch 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 Hoppscotch a good HTTPie alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026hoppscotch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs in browser
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026hoppscotch.com(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

    51.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTPie

    Full API platform when you need team collaboration.

    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 ×0.377
    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 HTTPie 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. Hurl logo

    4. Hurl

    Best for: Developers who want readable, plain-text API tests that run in CI

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTPie

    Plain-text request files with assertions for testing.

    Pros

    • Plain-text files that diff well in Git
    • Assertions, captures and chained requests
    • Fast, built on libcurl
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • No graphical interface
    • Text format to learn for complex flows
    • Not suited to exploring APIs interactively
    Visit Hurl 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 Hurl a good HTTPie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Format
    Plain text
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hurl.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hurl.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintainer
    Orange
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. curl logo

    5. curl

    Best for: Anyone comfortable in a terminal who needs quick, scriptable HTTP requests

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTPie

    Preinstalled almost everywhere, with support for many protocols.

    Pros

    • Preinstalled on most systems
    • Supports a huge range of protocols
    • Free with a permissive licence
    • Universal format for sharing requests

    Cons

    • Terminal only
    • No collections, environments or test assertions
    • Many options to learn
    Visit curl 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 curl a good HTTPie alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026curl.se(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    curl licence (MIT-like)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026curl.se(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial use
    Allowed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026curl.se(opens source in a new tab)
    In development since
    1996
    Checked Oct 25, 2026curl.se(opens source in a new tab)
  6. xh logo

    6. xh

    Best for: Terminal users who like HTTPie's syntax but want a fast single binary

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from HTTPie

    HTTPie-style syntax in a faster single Rust binary.

    Pros

    • Very fast startup
    • HTTPie-compatible syntax
    • Single binary with no runtime
    • Free and MIT licensed

    Cons

    • Not every HTTPie feature is supported
    • No collections or graphical interface
    • Volunteer-maintained
    Visit xh 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 xh a good HTTPie alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Sending HTTP requests
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Repository status
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

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.