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Insomnia vs ReqBin: catalog facts
InsomniaReqBin
Freemium

Free to use, with a free account unlocking most features. Kong sells paid plans for teams…

Free

Free to use in the browser without installing anything or logging in.

Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Browser extension
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and Server-Sent Events in one client
  • Local Vault and Git Sync mean the cloud is optional
  • No install or login needed
  • Code snippet generation for several languages
  • Most features expect an account, even though a Scratch Pad works without one
  • The 2023 move to account-first storage cost it a lot of goodwill
  • Requests are sent from ReqBin servers, so local or private endpoints are harder to reach
  • Not open source
Downloadable app Web application, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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