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httpYac vs Thunder Client: catalog facts
httpYac	Thunder Client
Free Free to use.	Freemium A free tier is available. Paid licences add team and advanced features.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Plain-text request files that fit in version control REST, SOAP, GraphQL and gRPC in one tool	Runs inside the editor, so no second application to switch to Collections stored as repository files instead of a cloud account
No standalone graphical app; works through the CLI or VS Code Scripting requires familiarity with Node.js	Team features and some collection capabilities require a paid licence Tied to VS Code and JetBrains editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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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