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Freemium

Free to download, with flat per-user pricing for team and enterprise features.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Collections stored as local JSON files that work with Git
  • One-click import from Postman
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and Server-Sent Events in one client
  • Local Vault and Git Sync mean the cloud is optional
  • Team governance features are aimed at paid business plans
  • The product has shifted focus from browser interception toward being an API client
  • 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
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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