HTTPie
8.3#1 in api testing toolsFrom $10 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitHTTPie vs Tavern
What both publish
| Fact | HTTPie | Tavern |
|---|---|---|
| GraphQL | HTTPie Desktop has a GraphQL body mode with syntax highlighting, separate variables and automatic schema fetching for autocomplete and validation. | The plugin documentation lists GraphQL as a built-in request backend. |
HTTPie plans
- HTTPie for TerminalFree
- HTTPie for Web & DesktopFree
- Open SourceFree
- HTTPie for Web$10 a month
Tavern plans
- TavernFree
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 Tavern if…
Tavern suits developers who prefer to define API tests in YAML and run them through pytest, a command-line interface, or Python. It also fits workflows that need REST, MQTT, gRPC, or GraphQL testing.