Hoppscotch vs Hoppscotch SelfHost
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hoppscotch
8.0Open source API development ecosystem
Hoppscotch SelfHost
6.0Desktop client for SelfHost version of the Hoppscotch API development ecosystem
| Metric | Hoppscotch | Hoppscotch SelfHost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 250 | 10 |
| 90-day Installs | 799 | 27 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.7K | 97 |
| Version | 26.4.0-0 | 26.4.0-0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 58 | 58 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 1 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 13 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 14, 2023 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Reviews
Hoppscotch
Hoppscotch is an open-source API development ecosystem offering a modern alternative to tools like Postman. It provides features for building, testing, and documenting APIs, making it ideal for developers seeking a self-hosted, open-source solution.
Hoppscotch is a tool for building, testing, and documenting APIs.
Pros
- + Open-source and self-hostable
- + Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- + Modern and intuitive user interface
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues may affect stability
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