Free alternatives to Insomnia
1 free program that can replace Insomnia, a pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Insomnia, from Kong, is an API client. Developers and testers use it to build, send and inspect requests to web services, keep them organised in collections, and share them with a team. It can sync projects through an online account, so part of your work may live on someone else's servers.
Before switching, check these points:
- Whether your collections, environments and variables can be imported or exported, and how much of the structure survives the move.
- Which request types you use (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets) and whether the new tool handles them.
- Authentication flows, scripts, tests and plugins you rely on. These often have to be rebuilt by hand.
- How your team shares requests today. If colleagues stay on Insomnia, agree on a common format or a shared repository.
Try one real project first, then browse the list below. Bruno is one of the names you will find there.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrunoTry out and test web APIs from a desktop app that keeps your requests as plain files you can put in Git. | Ease Adownload and open · Windows | Nothing extra | Attention · 2 | 47,965+109 in 5 days | 897,478 |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Insomnia is the easiest to install?
Bruno is the only option, with ease rating A (download and open · Windows).
Is there a free alternative to Insomnia for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: Bruno. macOS: Bruno. Linux: Bruno.
Are the alternatives to Insomnia really free?
Bruno depends on a paid service or key for some features.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. Bruno has a signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.