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API Tester vs HTTP Shortcuts: catalog facts
API TesterHTTP Shortcuts
Freemium

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Free

Free and open source with no ads; donations are welcome.

Android, iOS Android
  • Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL and WebSocket on mobile
  • Imports curl, OpenAPI and Postman collections
  • Home-screen shortcuts and widgets that trigger requests in one tap
  • Wide authentication support including client certificates
  • Mobile only, no desktop version
  • Small screens make large requests harder to edit
  • Android only, requiring Android 8 or newer for current versions
  • Built for firing saved requests rather than exploring an API in depth
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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