Best HTTP and network debugging tools
Apps that capture and inspect HTTP and network traffic so you can debug what an app sends and receives.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All HTTP and network debugging tools
- Alternatives to Proxyman

Desktop and mobile HTTP debugging proxy for inspecting and rewriting app traffic.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Charles Proxy

Long-running cross-platform web debugging proxy for viewing and changing HTTP traffic.
PaidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to mitmproxy

Free, open-source intercepting HTTPS proxy with a terminal UI, web UI and Python API.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
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Common questions
What are the best HTTP and network debugging tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading HTTP and network debugging tools right now are Proxyman, Charles Proxy and mitmproxy.
Are there free HTTP and network debugging tools?
Yes. Proxyman (free plan + paid) and mitmproxy (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which HTTP and network debugging tools are open source?
mitmproxy.