
Apidog
8.0#1 in api design toolsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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| Fact | Apidog | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| API design | The visual editor supports JSON Schema based API design and automatic request and response generation. | Insomnia provides OpenAPI spec-first design, live previews, and generation of collections, tests, and mocks. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL support | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 12 |
| Protocols | Documentation lists support for HTTP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, SOAP and SSE requests. | The API client supports HTTP, REST, gRPC, GraphQL, WebSockets, SOAP, and SSE. |
Apidog suits API teams that want specification-based design and testing, or that need to import Postman data. Its SaaS and customer-hosted deployment options may suit teams with different hosting needs.
Insomnia suits developers and teams working across API design, testing, debugging, and mock creation. Teams needing shared projects, organization controls, or CI/CD execution may find its collaboration and automation features relevant.