Hoppscotch
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 2 SaaS tools on os-alt
hoppscotch/hoppscotch · alive · ★ 79.2k · last commit today · 719 open issues
License: MIT
Good fit for Teams that want a browser-based Postman-shaped UI with self-hosted team sync.
Weak at Desktop-app feel — it's a PWA at heart; some power users prefer a native binary.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli insomnia prints
the Insomnia comparison table including Hoppscotch.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Insomnia · API client / HTTP request testing
Pull the official compose from docs.hoppscotch.io. Hoppscotch is browser-first — open the web UI, Settings → Import → Insomnia, paste your Insomnia v4 export JSON. The self-hosted edition adds team workspaces, shared collections, and SSO; without backend, it's a single-user PWA that stores collections in browser storage.
- Postman · API client / API workspace
Hoppscotch → Settings → Import → Postman. Paste collection JSON; environments and folder structure preserved.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Hoppscotch actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Hoppscotch cost to self-host?
Hoppscotch is free and open source under MIT. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5-10 VPS; can also run as static frontend with no backend if you don't need team sync.
Which SaaS does Hoppscotch replace?
Hoppscotch is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Insomnia, Postman.