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inso vs Bruno

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

inso

8.0
Developer Tools

CLI HTTP and GraphQL Client

Bruno

8.5
Developer Tools

Open source IDE for exploring and testing APIs

Metric inso Bruno
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.5
30-day Installs 51 5.4K
90-day Installs 162 17.3K
365-day Installs 625 88.9K
Version 12.5.0 3.3.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 38.0K 41.6K
GitHub Forks 2.2K 2.2K
Open Issues 817 1.8K
License Apache-2.0 MIT
Language TypeScript JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 31, 2021 Feb 24, 2023

Reviews

inso

Inso is a powerful command-line client for interacting with HTTP, GraphQL, and other API protocols. It supports cloud, local, and Git storage, making it ideal for developers who need a flexible and feature-rich tool for API testing and management.

Inso is a CLI tool that enables interaction with HTTP, GraphQL, and other API protocols.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple API protocols including HTTP, GraphQL, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC.
  • + Offers flexible storage options with cloud, local, and Git support.
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community presence.

Cons

  • - Command-line interface may be challenging for non-technical users.
  • - Previous account requirement issue, though resolved.

Bruno

Bruno is an open-source IDE for exploring and testing APIs, offering a fast and Git-friendly alternative to tools like Postman and Insomnia. It's ideal for developers who value performance, integration with version control, and a lightweight API testing experience.

Bruno provides a platform for developers to explore, test, and document APIs efficiently.

Pros

  • + Open-source and MIT licensed, offering flexibility and transparency.
  • + Git-friendly with support for version control integration.
  • + Fast performance and lightweight compared to alternatives.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility.
  • + Strong community support and active development.

Cons

  • - A steep learning curve due to its open-source nature.
  • - A large number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention.