Requestly alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Requestly alternative for most people
BrunoFree and open source, with Git-native collections and no account.
Best Requestly alternative for a free option
InsomniaCross-platform client with local, Git and cloud storage options.
Best Requestly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
YaakLocal-first desktop client that is free for personal use.
Best Requestly alternative for Mac
PostmanThe platform Requestly targets, with the widest feature set.
Best Requestly alternative for Windows
TestfullyOffline and cloud workspaces with a free developer edition.
Best Requestly alternative for Linux
mitmproxyFree, open-source intercepting proxy for any app or device, scriptable in Python.
Best Requestly alternative for iPhone and Android
ProxymanNative desktop proxy that captures traffic from phones and emulators, not just the browser.
Best Requestly alternative for working in the browser
HoppscotchOpen-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.