Hoppscotch
Open Source API Development Ecosystem.
Overview
Hoppscotch (formerly Postwoman) is an open-source API request builder and testing tool. It provides a clean and fast interface for sending requests and inspecting responses. Being web-based, it's easily accessible from any device with a browser, and it also offers a PWA for offline use. It supports REST, GraphQL, and real-time protocols.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based API client (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, etc.)
- Progressive Web App (PWA) for offline support
- Real-time connections (WebSocket, Socket.IO, MQTT)
- API Documentation generation
- Team collaboration and workspaces (in paid tiers)
- Lightweight and fast interface
- Open-source and self-hostable
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Web-first and extremely lightweight
- Completely open-source core
- Excellent support for real-time protocols
- Clean, modern, and intuitive user interface
Unique Value: Provides a fast, free, and accessible API development experience directly in the browser, without the overhead of a native desktop application.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Testing APIs in a lightweight, responsive environment
- Working with REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets
- Using as a PWA for offline access
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who require a native desktop application with deep OS integration
- Organizations needing advanced, enterprise-grade features like API gateways or complex governance
🏆 Alternatives
Significantly faster and more lightweight than Postman or Insomnia. Its web-based nature makes it more accessible, but it may lack some of the advanced features and integrations of its desktop-based competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: The core API client is free and unlimited for individual use.
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