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xh alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave xh: not every HTTPie feature is supported, and no collections or graphical interface. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces xh, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HTTPie currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HTTPie logoHTTPieFreeYesWeb, Windows, macOS +12 of 365.3
  1. HTTPie logo

    1. HTTPieTop pick

    Best for: Developers who test APIs from the terminal

    FreeOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    65.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from xh

    The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app.

    Pros

    • Readable command-line syntax
    • Open-source CLI
    • Desktop and web app available

    Cons

    • Desktop app less full-featured than Postman
    • Team features are limited
    Visit HTTPie Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HTTPie a good xh alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source CLI
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Interfaces
    CLI, desktop and web app
    Checked Oct 24, 2026httpie.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Not checked yethttpie.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best xh alternative for…

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

HTTPie logo

Best xh alternative for most people

HTTPie

The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app.

curl logo

Best xh alternative for a free option

curl

Preinstalled almost everywhere and supports far more protocols.

Hurl logo

Best xh alternative for open source

Hurl

Plain-text request files with assertions for testing.

ATAC logo

Best xh alternative for Mac

ATAC

A terminal interface with saved collections, also written in Rust.

Slumber logo

Best xh alternative for Windows

Slumber

A Rust terminal client with YAML collections and a TUI.

HTTPie logo

Best xh alternative for Linux

HTTPie

The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app.

HTTPie logo

Best xh alternative for working in the browser

HTTPie

The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app.

xh alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to xh?

HTTPie ranks first right now. The original syntax, with plugins and a desktop app. curl and Hurl follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to xh?

Yes. HTTPie (free), curl (open source), Hurl (open source) and ATAC (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to xh?

Yes: HTTPie, curl, Hurl and ATAC, plus 1 more in the list above.

Which xh alternatives work on Linux?

HTTPie, curl, Hurl, ATAC and Slumber run on Linux.

Why do people switch from xh?

The complaints we hear most: not every HTTPie feature is supported; no collections or graphical interface; volunteer-maintained.

How is this list ranked?

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