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Thunder ClientPostman
Freemium

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

 Freemium

A free tier covers individual use with limits on collaborators, collection runs and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Browser extension
  • Runs inside the editor, so no second application to switch to
  • Collections stored as repository files instead of a cloud account
  • The most widely used API client, so collections and tutorials for it are everywhere
  • Collections with environments, pre-request and test scripts, and a built-in runner
  • Team features and some collection capabilities require a paid licence
  • Tied to VS Code and JetBrains editors
  • Built around a cloud workspace, and an account is effectively required
  • Offline and local-only use has become harder over successive versions
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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