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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
1Hoppscotch logoHoppscotchOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 357.5
2Postman logoPostmanFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +10 of 354.3
3Testfully logoTestfullyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 453.6
  1. Hoppscotch logo

    1. HoppscotchTop pick

    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)
  2. Postman logo

    2. 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)
  3. Testfully logo

    3. 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)

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.