OpenBCI vs Insomnia
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenBCI
8.0Connect to OpenBCI hardware, visualise and stream physiological data
Insomnia
9.0HTTP and GraphQL Client
| Metric | OpenBCI | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Science | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 97 | 5.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 586 | 23.3K |
| Version | 6.0.0,beta.1 | 12.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 882 | 38.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 296 | 2.2K |
| Open Issues | 47 | 817 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 27, 2016 |
Reviews
OpenBCI
OpenBCI is a cross-platform application enabling users to connect with OpenBCI hardware, visualize, and stream physiological data like EEG, EMG, and EKG. It's ideal for researchers, developers, and biohackers exploring biosensing tools.
Connects to OpenBCI hardware to visualize and stream physiological data.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform support.
- + Active community and regular updates.
- + Supports multiple biosensing devices.
Cons
- - Beta version may have stability issues.
- - Niche audience limiting mainstream adoption.
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