Requestly vs Bruno

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Requestly

7.0

Developer Tools

Intercept and modify HTTP requests

Bruno

8.5

Developer Tools

Open source IDE for exploring and testing APIs

Metric	Requestly	Bruno
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
AI Score	7.0	8.5
30-day Installs	202	5.4K
90-day Installs	743	17.3K
365-day Installs	3.6K	88.9K
Version	26.3.3	3.3.0
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	142	41.6K
GitHub Forks	53	2.2K
Open Issues	35	1.8K
License	AGPL-3.0	MIT
Language	TypeScript	JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit	1mo ago	1mo ago
First Seen	Apr 6, 2024	Feb 24, 2023

Reviews

Requestly

Requestly is a powerful HTTP request interceptor that allows users to debug, modify, and replay network requests. It's an essential tool for developers and testers, offering cross-platform support and open-source transparency.

Intercepts, modifies, and replays HTTP requests for network debugging.

Pros

+ Open-source with customization capabilities
+ Cross-platform support for versatile use
+ Robust debugging tools for developers
+ Standalone app without browser reliance

Cons

- Manual updates required
- Room for better documentation

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.

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