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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
1Proxyman logoProxymanFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Linux +24 of 438.6
  1. Proxyman logo

    1. ProxymanTop pick

    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.