Hoppscotch

Hoppscotch is an open-source API development platform that provides a clean, minimalist interface for testing APIs, with support for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket protocols. The platform offers a fast, browser-based environment for sending requests, organizing collections, and testing API endpoints without the overhead of heavy desktop applications.

Beyond its core API testing capabilities, Hoppscotch includes features for real-time collaboration, API documentation generation, and environment management. It emphasizes speed and efficiency while maintaining essential functionality for API development workflows.

Key features

• Request builder: Fast and intuitive interface for creating API requests.
• Protocol support: Handle REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SSE requests.
• Collections: Organize and save API requests and responses.
• Environment variables: Manage different environments and variables.
• Real-time collaboration: Share and collaborate on API requests.
• History: Track and revisit previous API requests.
• Authentication: Support for various auth methods (Bearer, Basic, OAuth, etc.).
• Code generation: Generate code snippets in multiple languages.
• PWA support: Install as a progressive web app for offline access.
• Documentation: Generate and share API documentation.
• Import/Export: Support for Postman, OpenAPI, and other formats.
• Shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow.

Best use cases

• API testing: Quick testing and debugging of API endpoints.
• Development workflow: Rapid API development and iteration.
• Team collaboration: Sharing and collaborating on API collections.

Pros & Cons

• ✅ Open-source and free
• ✅ Lightweight and fast performance
• ✅ Clean, minimal interface
• ✅ PWA capabilities for offline use
• ✅ No installation required
• ❌ Fewer advanced features compared to Postman
• ❌ Limited enterprise-level features
• ❌ Smaller community compared to alternatives
• ❌ Requires internet connection for some features