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httpYac vs Hurl: catalog facts
httpYac	Hurl
Free Free to use.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Plain-text request files that fit in version control REST, SOAP, GraphQL and gRPC in one tool	Request chaining with response assertions
No standalone graphical app; works through the CLI or VS Code Scripting requires familiarity with Node.js	Authentication and test data must be configured for the target service.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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