Bruno
8.7#2 in api clientsFrom $6 a monthFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitBruno vs curl
What both publish
| Fact | Bruno | curl |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The official 2025 recap says the product began four years earlier, indicating a 2021 inception. | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Protocols | The API client supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs. | curl supports protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SMTP, IMAP, MQTT, WebSocket, and many others. |
| Purpose | Bruno is a Git-native API client for exploring and testing APIs. | curl is a command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs. |
Bruno plans
- Open SourceFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Ultimate$11 a month
- Pro$72 a year
- Ultimate$132 a year
curl plans
- curlFree
Pick Bruno if…
Bruno may suit developers who want API collections kept alongside project files and managed with Git. Its CLI, scripting, and CI/CD features may also fit API testing and automation workflows.
Pick curl if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.