Hoppscotch
Lightweight open-source API development platform — browser-based REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket client with team collaboration and self-host option.
Why Hoppscotch?
Quick API testing in the browser without installing a desktop app
Self-hosting an API client on your own infrastructure for privacy
Testing WebSockets and Server-Sent Events alongside REST and GraphQL
Signal Breakdown
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Last 12 months
Tradeoffs & Caveats
Know before you commitTeams needing advanced scripting and test automation — Postman or Bruno are richer
Complex collection management across large teams — Postman's collaboration is more mature
Pricing
Free tier & paid plans
Free open-source self-host
Team: $12/user/mo cloud plan
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Get Started
Repository and installation options
View on GitHub
github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch
docker run --rm -p 3000:3000 hoppscotch/hoppscotch:latestQuick Start
Copy and adapt to get going fast
# Use directly in the browser at hoppscotch.io
# Or self-host with Docker:
docker run --rm --name hoppscotch -p 3000:3000 hoppscotch/hoppscotch:latest
# Open http://localhost:3000 and start testing APIsCommunity Notes
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