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Requestly alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Requestly: no ongoing free plan for the API client, and product focus has shifted quickly. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Requestly, 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
2Yaak logoYaakFree plan + paidYesmacOS, Windows, Linux5 of 559.6
3Insomnia logoInsomniaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 359.4
4Hoppscotch logoHoppscotchOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 357.5
5Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +10 of 354.3
6Testfully logoTestfullyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 453.6
7mitmproxy logomitmproxyOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 438.6
8Proxyman logoProxymanFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Linux +24 of 438.6
  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 Requestly

    Free and open source, with Git-native collections and no account.

    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 Requestly 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. Yaak logo

    2. Yaak

    Best for: Developers who want a fast, private desktop client and dislike cloud accounts

    Free plan + paidOpen sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Local-first desktop client that is free for personal use.

    Pros

    • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket and SSE in one app
    • Local-first, no account, no telemetry
    • Git-friendly file sync
    • MIT-licensed source

    Cons

    • Commercial use needs a paid licence
    • Smaller plugin ecosystem than Postman
    • Limited real-time team collaboration
    Visit Yaak Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Yaak a good Requestly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal use
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yaak.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual licence
    $79 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yaak.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yaak.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Telemetry
    None in desktop app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yaak.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Insomnia logo

    3. Insomnia

    Best for: Developers who want an open-source desktop API client

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Cross-platform client with local, Git and cloud storage options.

    Pros

    • Open source
    • Local, Git or cloud storage
    • Clean interface

    Cons

    • Account prompts in recent versions
    • Collaboration needs paid plans
    Visit Insomnia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Insomnia a good Requestly alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maker
    Kong
    Checked Oct 24, 2026insomnia.rest(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026insomnia.rest(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Hoppscotch logo

    4. Hoppscotch

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

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

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Requestly 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)
  5. Postman logo

    5. Postman

    Best for: Teams that want a full API lifecycle platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    54.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    The platform Requestly targets, with the widest feature set.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Requestly 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)
  6. Testfully logo

    6. Testfully

    Best for: Small teams that want an API client, tests and monitoring at a modest price

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Offline and cloud workspaces with a free developer edition.

    Pros

    • Offline or cloud workspaces
    • Codeless tests reused as monitors
    • Free edition for up to five users
    • SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA compliance

    Cons

    • Monitoring billed separately
    • Smaller community and ecosystem
    • Fewer protocols than larger clients
    Visit Testfully Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Testfully a good Requestly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Developer Edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026testfully.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Team edition
    $14 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026testfully.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026testfully.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026testfully.io(opens source in a new tab)
  7. mitmproxy logo

    7. mitmproxy

    Best for: Developers and security testers who want a scriptable, free HTTPS proxy

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Free, open-source intercepting proxy for any app or device, scriptable in Python.

    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 ×0.37
    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 mitmproxy a good Requestly 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 25, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web interface
    mitmweb
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting
    Python add-ons via mitmdump
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mitmproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Proxyman logo

    8. Proxyman

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

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

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Requestly

    Native desktop proxy that captures traffic from phones and emulators, not just the browser.

    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 ×0.37
    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 Proxyman a good Requestly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Standard license
    $89 for 1 seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licensing
    Perpetual, 1 year of updates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux (one license)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team subscription
    $12 per seat/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proxyman.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Requestly alternative for…

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

Bruno logo

Best Requestly alternative for most people

Bruno

Free and open source, with Git-native collections and no account.

Insomnia logo

Best Requestly alternative for a free option

Insomnia

Cross-platform client with local, Git and cloud storage options.

Yaak logo

Best Requestly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Yaak

Local-first desktop client that is free for personal use.

Hoppscotch logo

Best Requestly alternative for open source

Hoppscotch

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable.

Hoppscotch logo

Best Requestly alternative for self-hosting

Hoppscotch

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable.

Postman logo

Best Requestly alternative for Mac

Postman

The platform Requestly targets, with the widest feature set.

Testfully logo

Best Requestly alternative for Windows

Testfully

Offline and cloud workspaces with a free developer edition.

mitmproxy logo

Best Requestly alternative for Linux

mitmproxy

Free, open-source intercepting proxy for any app or device, scriptable in Python.

Proxyman logo

Best Requestly alternative for iPhone and Android

Proxyman

Native desktop proxy that captures traffic from phones and emulators, not just the browser.

Hoppscotch logo

Best Requestly alternative for working in the browser

Hoppscotch

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable.

Requestly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Requestly?

Bruno ranks first right now. Free and open source, with Git-native collections and no account. Yaak and Insomnia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Requestly?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Requestly?

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

Which Requestly alternatives work on Linux?

Bruno, Yaak, Insomnia, Hoppscotch and Postman run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Requestly?

The complaints we hear most: no ongoing free plan for the API client; product focus has shifted quickly; interception tools priced separately.

How is this list ranked?

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