Hoppscotch SelfHost vs Insomnia
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hoppscotch SelfHost
6.0Desktop client for SelfHost version of the Hoppscotch API development ecosystem
Insomnia
9.0HTTP and GraphQL Client
| Metric | Hoppscotch SelfHost | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 27 | 5.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 97 | 23.3K |
| Version | 26.4.0-0 | 12.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 58 | 38.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 2.2K |
| Open Issues | 13 | 817 |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | — | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 27, 2016 |
Reviews
Hoppscotch SelfHost
Hoppscotch SelfHost is a desktop client for managing a self-hosted instance of the Hoppscotch API development ecosystem. It provides a dedicated interface for developers working with APIs, offering cross-platform support though with some unresolved issues.
Provides a desktop interface for managing and developing APIs through a self-hosted Hoppscotch instance.
Pros
- + Dedicated desktop client for SelfHost Hoppscotch
- + Cross-platform support
- + Self-hosted solution for organizations
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unresolved issues, including login and compatibility problems
Insomnia
Insomnia is a comprehensive HTTP and GraphQL client designed for developers and API designers. It supports REST, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC, with options for cloud, local, and Git storage. Its open-source nature and active community make it a go-to tool for API development.
Insomnia is a cross-platform tool for interacting with and designing APIs, supporting multiple protocols and storage solutions.
Pros
- + Supports multiple API protocols including REST, GraphQL, and gRPC
- + Flexible storage options with cloud, local, and Git integration
- + Active open-source community and regular updates
Cons
- - Can have a steep learning curve for new users
- - Occasional interface complexity