Bruno

Open-source API client that stores requests in files

Free tier Open Source Active
Visit Website GitHub (30.0k)
Category
AI API Tools
Platforms
desktop
Pricing
$0 — $0
Open Source
Yes
IDE Support
Desktop app
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# What is Bruno?

Bruno is an open-source API client that stores collections as plain text files in your filesystem, enabling git-based version control of API requests. It is fast, offline-first, and does not sync data to the cloud — a privacy-focused Postman alternative.

Who is it for? API developers and teams who want AI assistance designing, testing, or documenting APIs.

Key Features

api-testingopen-sourcegit-friendlyofflineprivacy

Available on

Desktop app desktop

* Our Verdict

4.5 /5

The best Postman alternative for developers who want offline, git-friendly API collections. No AI features — just a great, principled tool.

+- Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Stores collections as plain text files
  • + Git-compatible — version control APIs
  • + Completely free
  • + Offline and privacy-first
  • + Fast and lightweight

Cons

  • - No built-in AI features
  • - Less mature than Postman
  • - Desktop only (no web)
  • - Limited team collaboration currently

$ Pricing

Free
$0
  • Full client
  • No cloud sync
  • Git-compatible

</> Supported Languages & IDEs

Languages

RESTGraphQL

IDEs & Platforms

Desktop app

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i About Bruno

Company Bruno
Founded 2022
Repository github.com/usebruno/bruno — 30.0k stars
Status Active
Data updated 2025-03-05