A detailed comparison of Bruno and Insomnia to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
REST and GraphQL API client for testing and designing APIs.
| Plan | Bruno | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Free and open source | ✓ Free plan |
| Lowest Paid | Free | $5/user/month |
| Enterprise | $19/user (Golden Edition) | Custom |
| Feature | Bruno | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| Filesystem Collections | ✓ | — |
| Git-Friendly | ✓ | — |
| Scripting | ✓ | — |
| Environments | ✓ | — |
| Assertions | ✓ | — |
| CLI | ✓ | — |
| REST/GraphQL client | — | ✓ |
| Environment variables | — | ✓ |
| Plugin system | — | ✓ |
| Code generation | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.5 | ⭐ 4.4 |
Choose Bruno if: You need developers wanting git-native api testing. Bruno excels with its collections stored in git and open source.
Choose Insomnia if: You need developers who prefer a clean, fast api client. Insomnia stands out with its clean interface and good performance.
Best free option: Both Bruno and Insomnia offer free tiers. Bruno offers "Free and open source" while Insomnia offers "Free plan".
It depends on your needs. Bruno is better for developers wanting git-native api testing, while Insomnia is better for developers who prefer a clean, fast api client. Both are excellent tools rated 4.5 and 4.4 respectively.
Bruno starts at Free while Insomnia starts at $5/user/month. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Insomnia's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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