Best Open-Source API Tools in 2026

These open-source API tools cover GraphQL servers, backend platforms, and data pipelines. Apollo Server is a JavaScript GraphQL server for Express, Connect, Hapi, Koa, and more. Appwrite exposes REST APIs for auth, databases, and storage, and Airbyte moves data from APIs and databases into warehouses and lakes. Use the catalog to find a client, server, or integration path that matches your stack.

The most popular open-source API tool by GitHub stars is Public APIs(420.9k stars), followed by N8n(183.6k stars)and Supabase(100.7k stars). This page lists the top 30 of 106 api tools in the directory, ranked by community adoption.

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Best open-source API tools in 2026, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Public APIs

A curated list of free APIs for use in software and web development, enabling easy discovery of public API resources.

420.9kPythonMIT License
2N8n

A powerful fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. It combines visual workflow building with the ability to include custom code. Self-host or use the cloud version with over 400+ integrations available.

183.6kTypeScriptOther
3Supabase

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, offering a rich Postgres database solution tailored for building efficient web, mobile, and AI applications.

100.7kTypeScriptApache License 2.0
4Servers

Model Context Protocol Servers provide a framework for managing and deploying machine learning models effortlessly across various environments.

83.5kTypeScriptMIT License
5Hoppscotch

Open source API development ecosystem, serving as an efficient and open-source alternative to Postman and Insomnia.

78.9kTypeScriptMIT License
6RAGFlow

RAGFlow is a leading open-source Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine that combines advanced RAG methods with Agent capabilities, delivering a superior, context-rich experience for Large Language Models (LLMs). It enables efficient information retrieval and contextual augmentation, optimizing generative AI pipelines.

77.8kPythonApache License 2.0
7OpenAI Cookbook

A comprehensive guide with examples for using the OpenAI API effectively.

72.7kJupyter NotebookMIT License
8Open Interpreter

A natural language interface for computers that enhances human-computer interaction through voice and text commands.

63.1kPythonGNU Affero General Public License v3.0
9Traefik

A powerful Cloud Native Application Proxy designed for ease of use and automation. It seamlessly integrates with your infrastructure components and configures itself automatically and dynamically.

62.7kGoMIT License
10Pocketbase

An open-source, realtime backend system condensed into a single file. It provides instant APIs and a stylish admin UI for managing your apps effortlessly.

57.5kGoMIT License

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best open-source api tool in 2026?

Public APIs leads by GitHub stars(420.9k). A curated list of free APIs for use in software and web development, enabling easy discovery of public API resources.

Are these api tools free?

Yes. Every tool on this list is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted.

How is this list ranked?

Tools are ranked by GitHub star count, a strong proxy for community adoption and active maintenance. Star counts are refreshed regularly.

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