Hoppscotch
Open source API development ecosystem, serving as an efficient and open-source alternative to Postman and Insomnia.
There are 2 open-source alternatives to Paw in this directory. The most popular is Hoppscotch with 78.9k GitHub stars, followed by Insomnia(35.8k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoppscotch Open source API development ecosystem, serving as an efficient and open-source alternative to Postman and Insomnia. | 78.9k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 2 | Insomnia The open-source, cross-platform API client for GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC, featuring Cloud, Local, and Git storage. | 35.8k | JavaScript | Apache License 2.0 |
Open source API development ecosystem, serving as an efficient and open-source alternative to Postman and Insomnia.
The open-source, cross-platform API client for GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC, featuring Cloud, Local, and Git storage.
The top three are Hoppscotch(78.9k stars), Insomnia(35.8k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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