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API client · Hoppscotch

Hoppscotch

Open-source API client that runs in the browser and as a desktop app, with a free personal workspace.

69/100

#5 of 11 API clients
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Hoppscotch suits developers who want a free, MIT-licensed client that works in a browser and on Windows, macOS and Linux2,3,4. It covers GraphQL and several real-time protocols5,6. The catch: the CLI is still in alpha, and the docs do not describe gRPC, storing collections as Git-friendly files, or a compliance certification6,7,8,13.

Best for: Developers who want an MIT-licensed client with real-time protocols.

Where the points come from

Systems6 of 10
Requests and protocols30 of 33
Your data6 of 22
Teams and trust11 of 16
Price16 of 19

Systems 6 of 10 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Other systemsmacOS, Linux, Web appDocs list a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux, and a web client in the browser3,4.6 / 6
Command-line runnerNoThe docs say the Hoppscotch CLI is currently in alpha, so it is not counted as generally available7.0 / 4

Requests and protocols 30 of 33 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Built-in protocolsGraphQL, WebSocket, Server-Sent EventsDocs describe a GraphQL platform and realtime screens for WebSocket and SSE. gRPC is not listed5,6.9 / 12
Imports OpenAPIYesThe importer accepts an OpenAPI file or URL to create collections8.4 / 4
Scripts and testsYesTests with pw.expect run after the response; pre-request scripts are documented. The newer hopp API is experimental, the legacy pw API is not9,14.8 / 8
Collection runnerYesThe Runner runs a collection of requests sequentially and shows a summary per request10.3 / 3
Mock serversYesChoose Configure Mock Server on a collection to create one; Business lists API mocking11,1.3 / 3
Publishes API docsYesA collection's Documentation panel has a Publish button that shares docs by link12.3 / 3

Your data 6 of 22 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Works without an accountNot publishedNot published on the vendor's desktop or web client docs3,4.0 / 8
Collections as plain filesNot publishedNot published on the vendor's collections docs; they mention import and export but no Git folder8.0 / 8
Open-source appsYesThe GitHub repository is licensed under MIT2.6 / 6

Teams and trust 11 of 16 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Shared team workspacesYesBusiness lists team workspaces with real-time collaboration and shared collections1.7 / 7
SAML or OIDC single sign-onYesEnterprise lists SAML-based SSO and OpenID Connect1.4 / 4
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001Not publishedNot published on the vendor's security policy13.0 / 5

Price 16 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesFree plan: personal workspace, collections and environments1.10 / 10
Cheapest paid plan$6/moBusiness, $6 per user a month billed annually; it is the cheapest paid plan1.6 / 9

The rule behind each line: how we score API clients.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Free1 personFree1$0Personal workspace, collections and environments
BusinessTeams$6/user/month, billed annually1$6Team workspaces, shared collections, API mocking, docs publishing
EnterpriseOrganisations$11/user/month, billed annually1$11SAML and OpenID Connect SSO, SCIM, audit logs

The pricing page shows a monthly toggle but lists no monthly prices1.

Strengths

  • MIT-licensed source code is public on GitHub2.
  • Free plan includes a personal workspace, collections and environments1.
  • Request screens for GraphQL, WebSocket and Server-Sent Events5,6.
  • Business plan at $6 per user a month billed annually includes team workspaces1.

Limits

  • gRPC is not listed among the supported protocols6.
  • The command-line tool is labelled alpha in the docs7.
  • SSO is listed only on the Enterprise plan1.
  • The docs do not describe keeping collections as plain files for Git8.
  • The newer scripting API is labelled experimental, and the docs advise against migrating existing scripts14.

Other API clients

  1. 1
    InsomniaPeople who want an open-source client with GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket and SSE screens
    85/100
    $10/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 2
    BrunoDevelopers who want collections in their own repository and no account
    82/100
    $6/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 3
    PostmanTeams that want shared workspaces, mock servers and published docs in one place
    78/100
    $9/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 4
    ApidogSmall teams that want design, testing, mocking and docs in one tool
    70/100
    $9/mocheapest paid plan

All 11 API clients

Sources

  1. Hoppscotch pricing, Hoppscotch. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. hoppscotch/hoppscotch, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Desktop app overview, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Web client overview, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. GraphQL, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Realtime, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Hoppscotch CLI, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Importer, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Tests, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Runner, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. API Mocking, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. API Documentation, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. Security policy, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Scripts, Hoppscotch Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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