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Hoppscotch vs API Dash: catalog facts
HoppscotchAPI Dash
Freemium

Free and open source under the MIT licence, including self-hosting. A paid cloud plan…

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Opens in a browser tab with nothing to install
  • HTTP, GraphQL, WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, Socket.IO and MQTT
  • Generates client code in several languages
  • Previews 40+ response media types
  • The browser version needs an extension or the desktop app to reach local services
  • Team collaboration features are the paid part
  • Younger project than established API clients
  • No browser or mobile version
Web application, Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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