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HTTP Shortcuts vs API Tester: catalog facts
HTTP Shortcuts	API Tester
Free Free and open source with no ads; donations are welcome.	Freemium Cost details are not described on the fetched page; check the app store listings.
Android	Android, iOS
Home-screen shortcuts and widgets that trigger requests in one tap Wide authentication support including client certificates	Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL and WebSocket on mobile Imports curl, OpenAPI and Postman collections
Android only, requiring Android 8 or newer for current versions Built for firing saved requests rather than exploring an API in depth	Mobile only, no desktop version Small screens make large requests harder to edit
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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