HTTPie

Human-friendly HTTP client for the terminal and desktop.

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Alternatives ranked: 6
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About HTTPie

HTTPie started as a command-line HTTP client designed to be easier to read and type than curl, with simple syntax, formatted and colorized output, and built-in JSON support. The open-source CLI is a staple in many developers' toolkits for testing APIs and scripting requests. HTTPie also offers a graphical app for the web and desktop that adds collections, environments and an AI assistant for building requests from plain language. The CLI is free and open source, which makes it a good fit for developers who live in the terminal.

Best for: Developers who test APIs from the terminal.

What works

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

Why people leave

Desktop app less full-featured than Postman
Team features are limited

Top HTTPie alternatives

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1
Bruno
Graphical, Git-friendly collections for larger API projects.
68.8
2
Hoppscotch
Browser-based client supporting many protocols.
64.8
3
Postman
Full API platform when you need team collaboration.
51.3
4
Hurl
Plain-text request files with assertions for testing.
40.0
5
curl
Preinstalled almost everywhere, with support for many protocols.
40.0

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HTTPie: common questions

Is HTTPie free?

Yes, HTTPie is free to use.

Is HTTPie open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at httpie/cli.

What platforms does HTTPie run on?

HTTPie is available for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to HTTPie?

The highest-ranked HTTPie alternatives right now are Bruno, Hoppscotch and Postman. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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