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ReqBin vs Insomnia: catalog facts
ReqBinInsomnia
Free

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

Freemium

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

Web, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux
  • No install or login needed
  • Code snippet generation for several languages
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and Server-Sent Events in one client
  • Local Vault and Git Sync mean the cloud is optional
  • Requests are sent from ReqBin servers, so local or private endpoints are harder to reach
  • Not open source
  • 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
Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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