Hoppscotch
Replaceable in one session with an AI coding agent.
An API client that runs in a browser with no installation, covering REST, GraphQL and WebSockets, with a self-hosted option for teams.
Self-host it, or keep requests in the repository. THE HONEST OPTION - Hoppscotch self-hosts from a container and covers the whole product THE BETTER OPTION FOR MOST TEAMS - Bruno stores collections as plain files in your repository - A request change then appears in code review, which no hosted workspace gives you SECRETS - Never in a collection file. Environment variables read from a git-ignored file, with an example file listing the names - A committed token is the most common leak in this category IN CI - Hurl or the Bruno command-line runner executes the same requests with assertions - A broken API contract then fails the build rather than being noticed in a client Include the file layout, the secret handling and the CI step.
What you lose
- A shared workspace with collections and environments synced across a team
- A hosted instance kept updated
- Access control on who can see which environment
If you would rather not build
- Hurl or curl in a shell script
The escape hatch
open source · no votes, no paid placement
Why this verdict
our own opinion · changed only by a person
88/100
Verdict yes at 88. Self-hosting is a container, and moving collections into the repository is usually better than either option.
History
tracked since 10 Aug 2026 · nothing is ever overwritten
Questions about Hoppscotch
answered from the record above
Is Hoppscotch free?
No — the plan we track is $19 a month. Cloud team plans from around $19 per user per month; the software is free to self-host.
Can you replace Hoppscotch by building your own?
YES. Replaceable in one session with an AI coding agent. Replacement score 88 out of 100, build time one session. Read what you lose before you decide.
How much does Hoppscotch cost?
$19 a month on Team — $228 a year. Recorded 10 Aug 2026.
What do you lose by replacing Hoppscotch?
A shared workspace with collections and environments synced across a team; A hosted instance kept updated; Access control on who can see which environment. If any of those carry weight for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hoppscotch?
Yes: Hoppscotch, Bruno. The prompt on this page is for when you want it your way instead.
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