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Reqable alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Reqable: free edition limits rewrite, breakpoint and script rules to 3 each, and free history is kept for 30 days only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Reqable, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Charles Proxy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +13 of 547.0
  1. Postman logo

    1. PostmanTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want a full API lifecycle platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    47.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Reqable

    The best-known API client, with far more team collaboration features but no traffic capture.

    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 Reqable 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 Reqable alternative for…

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

Charles Proxy logo

Best Reqable alternative for most people

Charles Proxy

Long-established paid debugging proxy with a one-time licence and wide documentation.

mitmproxy logo

Best Reqable alternative for a free option

mitmproxy

Free and open source with a scriptable Python core, for those who prefer the terminal.

Proxyman logo

Best Reqable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS debugging, if you work mainly on Apple platforms.

mitmproxy logo

Best Reqable alternative for open source

mitmproxy

Free and open source with a scriptable Python core, for those who prefer the terminal.

Postman logo

Best Reqable alternative for Mac

Postman

The best-known API client, with far more team collaboration features but no traffic capture.

Charles Proxy logo

Best Reqable alternative for Windows

Charles Proxy

Long-established paid debugging proxy with a one-time licence and wide documentation.

Charles Proxy logo

Best Reqable alternative for Linux

Charles Proxy

Long-established paid debugging proxy with a one-time licence and wide documentation.

Proxyman logo

Best Reqable alternative for iPhone and Android

Proxyman

Polished native Mac proxy with strong iOS debugging, if you work mainly on Apple platforms.

Postman logo

Best Reqable alternative for working in the browser

Postman

The best-known API client, with far more team collaboration features but no traffic capture.

Reqable alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Reqable?

Charles Proxy ranks first right now. Long-established paid debugging proxy with a one-time licence and wide documentation. Proxyman and mitmproxy follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Reqable?

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 Reqable?

Yes: mitmproxy.

Which Reqable alternatives work on Linux?

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

Why do people switch from Reqable?

The complaints we hear most: free edition limits rewrite, breakpoint and script rules to 3 each; free history is kept for 30 days only; closed source, unlike mitmproxy.

How is this list ranked?

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