Insomnia
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
Kong/insomnia · alive · ★ 38.4k · last commit 2d ago · 838 open issues
License: Apache-2.0 (open core; some sync features are SaaS-only)
Good fit for Devs migrating off Postman who still want a polished desktop GUI.
Weak at Multi-user sync is gated behind Kong's cloud unless you self-host their backend (paid).
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli postman prints
the Postman comparison table including Insomnia.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Postman · API client / API workspace
Postman → Export → Collection v2.1. Insomnia → Application → Preferences → Data → Import Data → File. Both Postman and Bruno formats are supported.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
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FAQ
Is Insomnia actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 2d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Insomnia cost to self-host?
Insomnia is free and open source under Apache-2.0 (open core; some sync features are SaaS-only). Typical self-host VPS cost: $0 for local-only use; cloud sync requires Kong account.
Which SaaS does Insomnia replace?
Insomnia is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Postman.