HTTPie
8.3#1 in api testing toolsFrom $10 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | HTTPie | Insomnium |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Desktop requests support Basic, Bearer-token and API-key authentication, with API keys usable in headers or URL parameters. | Requests can use metadata and chained authentication strategies, including Bearer, Basic, and GCP ID Token. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline use | The Desktop and Web app can be used offline without an account, and requests can be built and previewed without sending them. | The project says the app works 100% offline and has no cloud services, tracking, analytics, or background communication to external servers. |
HTTPie plans
- HTTPie for TerminalFree
- HTTPie for Web & DesktopFree
- Open SourceFree
- HTTPie for Web$10 a month
Insomnium plans
- InsomniumFree
Pick HTTPie if…
HTTPie suits developers and teams who need to build, test, or debug API requests across terminal, desktop, or web. Its offline request building can help those who want to prepare requests without sending them.
Pick Insomnium if…
Insomnium suits developers who need a desktop client for API testing in development or production. It may also suit users who want local operation and optional programmatic access to saved requests.