Hurl alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Hurl: no graphical interface, and text format to learn for complex flows. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hurl, 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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Best Hurl alternative for most people
BrunoAlso keeps requests as plain files, but adds a desktop interface.
Best Hurl alternative for a free option
httpYacRuns .http files from VS Code or the CLI, with scripting.
Best Hurl alternative for open source
curlThe underlying tool, for one-off requests without test files.
Best Hurl alternative for Linux
BrunoAlso keeps requests as plain files, but adds a desktop interface.
Best Hurl alternative for working in the browser
HTTPieA friendly CLI and desktop app for interactive requests.
Hurl alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Hurl?
Bruno ranks first right now. Also keeps requests as plain files, but adds a desktop interface. httpYac and curl follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Hurl?
Yes. Bruno (open source), httpYac (open source), curl (open source) and Karate (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hurl?
Yes: Bruno, httpYac, curl and Karate, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Hurl alternatives work on Linux?
Bruno, httpYac, curl, Karate and HTTPie run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Hurl?
The complaints we hear most: no graphical interface; text format to learn for complex flows; not suited to exploring APIs interactively.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hurl, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.