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Step CI vs Schemathesis: catalog facts
Step CISchemathesis
Freemium

The open-source runner is free; the site also lists paid options and demos.

Free

The command-line tool is free and open source.

Command line Command line
  • Tests REST, GraphQL, gRPC and SOAP in one format
  • Imports from OpenAPI, Postman and Insomnia
  • Generates edge-case requests automatically from an existing schema
  • Validates responses against the OpenAPI specification
  • No graphical interface for manual requests
  • Requires Node.js or Docker to run
  • Needs an OpenAPI or GraphQL schema to work from
  • Command-line only, with no graphical client for manual requests
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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