Bruno
8.8#4 in api clientsFrom $6 a monthFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitBruno vs Hurl
What both publish
| Fact | Bruno | Hurl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL support | Yes | Yes |
| License | The public Bruno repository is MIT licensed, while the company states that paid binary features are supplied from a private upstream repository. | The Hurl license page contains the Apache License, Version 2.0. |
| Purpose | Bruno is a Git-native API client for exploring and testing APIs. | Hurl is a command-line tool that runs HTTP requests defined in a plain-text format and can be used to fetch data or test HTTP sessions. |
Bruno plans
- Open SourceFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Ultimate$11 a month
Hurl plans
- HurlFree
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 Hurl if…
Hurl suits developers who want to run repeatable HTTP requests, check API responses, or include request checks in CI/CD pipelines. It is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted use.