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TestMaceInsomnia
Free

Distributed as freeware.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Graphical test editor alongside JavaScript tests
  • Variables, authentication and API import
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and Server-Sent Events in one client
  • Local Vault and Git Sync mean the cloud is optional
  • Closed source
  • The site gives no release dates or changelog
  • 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 Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Freeware License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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