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Hoppscotch
by hoppscotch
Open-Source API Development Ecosystem • https://hoppscotch.io • Offline, On-Prem & Cloud • Web, Desktop & CLI • Open-Source Alternative to Postman, Insomnia
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About Hoppscotch
Open-Source API Development Ecosystem • https://hoppscotch.io • Offline, On-Prem & Cloud • Web, Desktop & CLI • Open-Source Alternative to Postman, Insomnia
Best for
Developers seeking a free, open-source API client with flexible deployment options.
Use cases
- Testing REST and GraphQL APIs during development
- Debugging API requests in offline or air-gapped environments
- Automating API workflows via the command-line interface
Notes
Open-Source API Development Ecosystem • https://hoppscotch.io • Offline, On-Prem & Cloud • Web, Desktop & CLI • Open-Source Alternative to Postman, Insomnia
80,716 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Open-source with a large community (80k+ stars)
- Multiple deployment options: web, desktop, CLI, on-prem, cloud
- Lightweight and fast compared to heavier API clients
Cons
- Feature set may be less extensive than commercial alternatives
- Self-hosting requires setup and maintenance
- CLI and desktop versions may have feature parity gaps
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 2026.10.1 (released 5 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 1
- GitHub forks
- 6,231
- GitHub stars
- 80,762
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.8
- Open issues
- 607
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 6
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How Hoppscotch is growing
80,711 to 80,762
Health and security
Is Hoppscotch looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 1 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 6 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.8 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Hoppscotch
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostmanThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 2026.10.1
Released 2026.10.0
Released 2026.9.0
Released 2026.8.2
Released 2026.8.1
Released 2026.8.0
Released 2026.7.0
Released 2026.6.1
Released 2026.6.0
Released 2026.5.0
Released 2026.4.1
Released 2026.4.0
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