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Buf Studio vs Warthog: catalog facts
Buf StudioWarthog
Free

Used on the Buf website; check Buf for current terms of the wider Schema Registry.

Free

Free to download from GitHub.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Sends gRPC and Connect requests from a browser
  • Works with schemas in the Buf Schema Registry
  • Automatic parsing of proto definitions into input forms
  • Several authentication methods, including JWT and GCE
  • Limited to Protobuf-based APIs
  • Few details on features or pricing in the available research
  • gRPC only, no REST or GraphQL
  • Small project with a small user base
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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