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Insomnium vs HTTPie for Desktop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Insomnium
7.0HTTP and GraphQL Client
HTTPie for Desktop
8.0Testing client for REST, GraphQL, and HTTP APIs
| Metric | Insomnium | HTTPie for Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 171 |
| 90-day Installs | 76 | 542 |
| 365-day Installs | 409 | 2.6K |
| Version | 0.2.3-a | 2025.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.5K | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 241 | 50 |
| Open Issues | 54 | 195 |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | JavaScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 21, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Insomnium
Insomnium is a privacy-focused, local API testing tool supporting GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, and gRPC. It's a fork of Insomnia, designed for developers who prioritize data privacy and offline functionality.
Provides a local environment for testing and developing APIs without sending data to external servers.
Pros
- + Fully local and privacy-focused operation
- + Supports multiple API types including GraphQL and REST
- + Active GitHub community with significant stars
Cons
- - No auto-updates and limited recent activity
- - Low installation numbers indicating limited adoption
HTTPie for Desktop
HTTPie for Desktop is a user-friendly API testing client that supports REST, GraphQL, and HTTP APIs. It offers cross-platform support, making it ideal for developers who need a seamless tool for API testing.
HTTPie for Desktop is a cross-platform tool for testing REST, GraphQL, and HTTP APIs.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + User-friendly interface designed for ease of API testing
- + Active community and strong GitHub presence
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Some open issues, including bugs affecting user experience