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Thunder ClientInsomnia
Freemium

A free tier is available. Paid licences add team and advanced features.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Runs inside the editor, so no second application to switch to
  • Collections stored as repository files instead of a cloud account
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and Server-Sent Events in one client
  • Local Vault and Git Sync mean the cloud is optional
  • Team features and some collection capabilities require a paid licence
  • Tied to VS Code and JetBrains editors
  • 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 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 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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