Bruno
Open-source API client with collections stored as plain text files in your Git repo — no cloud sync, no accounts, just files.
Why Bruno?
Teams who want API collections version-controlled alongside code in Git
Privacy-conscious workflows where cloud-synced API secrets are a concern
Postman replacement with a fully open-source and offline-capable alternative
Signal Breakdown
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Last 12 months
Tradeoffs & Caveats
Know before you commitTeams that rely on Postman's cloud collaboration features and shared workspaces
Non-technical users who need a polished no-setup GUI — Postman is more approachable
Pricing
Free tier & paid plans
Open source desktop app, free to use
Golden Edition: one-time $19
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Get Started
Repository and installation options
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github.com/usebruno/bruno
npm install -g @usebruno/cliQuick Start
Copy and adapt to get going fast
# Install Bruno desktop app from brunoapp.com
# Collections are stored as .bru files
# Example: get-user.bru
meta {
name: Get User
type: http
seq: 1
}
get {
url: {{baseUrl}}/users/1
body: none
auth: none
}Community Notes
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