AppBreakup
Submit an app
Kr

Kreya

A desktop API client with strong gRPC support, plus REST, GraphQL and WebSockets.

Free plan + paidAPI clients
Visit KreyaSee 5 alternatives
Verified facts
4 of 4
Alternatives ranked
5
Approved reviews
0
Visits sent from here
0

About Kreya

Kreya is a desktop API client from a Swiss team, best known for its gRPC support. It imports protobuf files or uses server reflection to build operations automatically, and also handles REST, GraphQL, WebSocket and Server-Sent Events, with environments, templating, authentication helpers and fake data generation. Projects are stored as files on your disk, so they can be versioned and reviewed in Git, and the app can connect over HTTP/2, HTTP/3, Unix domain sockets or Windows named pipes. A free version covers the core features for individuals; the Pro and Enterprise tiers add scripting and tests, snapshot testing, a CLI for CI pipelines and, for companies, offline licences that work without any account or licence server. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux. The trade-offs are a smaller community than Postman's, and many automation features need a paid tier. It suits teams working with gRPC microservices who want a local, Git-friendly client.

Best for: Teams building gRPC services who want a local, Git-friendly API client.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Excellent gRPC support with protobuf import
  • Projects stored as files for Git
  • Offline enterprise licence with no account
  • Unix sockets and named pipes supported

Why people leave

  • Scripting and tests need a paid tier
  • Smaller community and fewer integrations
  • No web version

Top Kreya alternatives

See all 5
  1. 1Insomnia logo
    Insomnia

    Cross-platform client with gRPC support and Git sync.

    64.8
  2. 2Yaak logo
    Yaak

    A fast local-first client covering gRPC, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets.

    59.6
  3. 3Bruno logo
    Bruno

    Free, open-source, Git-native client for REST and GraphQL.

    59.4
  4. 4Postman logo
    Postman

    Broad protocol support plus team workspaces and documentation.

    58.3
  5. 5Posting logo
    Posting

    An open-source terminal client with gRPC support.

    55.3

Why people left Kreya

In reviewers' own words, from reviews of the apps they moved to. These are their opinions, not ours.

No switching stories yet. If you moved away from Kreya, review the app you switched to and tell us why.

Reviews

No approved reviews yet. How we verify reviewers

Write a review of Kreya
Your rating of Kreya

Never shown publicly. A work email helps us verify you.

What did you use it for, and what was good or bad? At least 40 characters.

A GitHub username, your company domain, or say you can send a screenshot. Verified reviews count more.

By submitting, you confirm you're at least 16 and agree to our terms. Your name, rating, review and the date are published; your email isn't. See our privacy policy.

Kreya: common questions

Is Kreya free?

Kreya has a free plan and paid plans. Free version: Yes, for individuals (checked on Kreya's own site).

Is Kreya open source?

No, Kreya is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Insomnia, Yaak and Bruno.

What platforms does Kreya run on?

Kreya is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Kreya?

The highest-ranked Kreya alternatives right now are Insomnia, Yaak and Bruno. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

See all 5 Kreya alternatives