Thunder Client alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Thunder Client: free tier has usage limits, and some formerly free features now need a paid plan. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Thunder Client, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. REST Client for VS Code currently ranks first.
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Best Thunder Client alternative for most people
REST Client for VS CodeA free, open-source VS Code extension that sends requests from plain .http files.
Best Thunder Client alternative for a free option
httpYacOpen-source .http file runner for VS Code and the command line.
Best Thunder Client alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
YaakA fast standalone desktop client that is free for personal use.
Best Thunder Client alternative for open source
BrunoFree, open-source desktop client that also keeps collections in Git.
Best Thunder Client alternative for Mac
InsomniaA standalone desktop client with REST, GraphQL and gRPC plus Git sync.
Best Thunder Client alternative for Windows
PostmanA full desktop platform with team workspaces, mocks and monitors.
Best Thunder Client alternative for Linux
REST Client for VS CodeA free, open-source VS Code extension that sends requests from plain .http files.
Best Thunder Client alternative for working in the browser
PostmanA full desktop platform with team workspaces, mocks and monitors.
Thunder Client alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Thunder Client?
REST Client for VS Code ranks first right now. A free, open-source VS Code extension that sends requests from plain .http files. httpYac and Bruno follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Thunder Client?
Yes. REST Client for VS Code (open source), httpYac (open source), Bruno (open source) and Insomnia (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Thunder Client?
Yes: REST Client for VS Code, httpYac, Bruno and Insomnia, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Thunder Client alternatives work on Linux?
REST Client for VS Code, httpYac, Bruno, Insomnia and Yaak run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Thunder Client?
The complaints we hear most: free tier has usage limits; some formerly free features now need a paid plan; less suited to very large collections.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Thunder Client, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.