Brunousebruno/brunoalivereplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ 43.8k · last commit today
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 5min installer (desktop app)
- Monthly cost
- $0 — collections live as files in a folder; sync via git, no central server.
Insomnia vs Postman
Self-host either: open-source alternatives compared. · Category: git hosting, CI & dev tooling
Both Insomnia and Postman are in the git hosting, CI & dev tooling category. 2 open-source projects (Bruno, Hoppscotch) self-host as a replacement for both — listed below alongside the picks unique to each.
| Insomnia | Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | API client / HTTP request testing | API client / API workspace |
| SaaS pricing anchor | Free tier (Scratch Pad only); Individual $5/user/mo; Team $12/user/mo for cloud sync | Free tier; $14-29/user/mo for paid tiers |
| Self-host options listed | 3 | 3 |
Replaces both — 2 shared open-source picks
These open-source projects appear on both /insomnia/ and /postman/ — picking one solves the migration off either SaaS.
Hoppscotchhoppscotch/hoppscotchalivereplaces both
- GitHub
- ★ 79.2k · last commit today
- License
MIT- Setup time
- 20min docker-compose (Hoppscotch + Postgres + admin dashboard)
- Monthly cost
- $5-10 VPS; can also run as static frontend with no backend if you don't need team sync.
Picks unique to each
Insomnia only
- HTTPie Desktopdead
In a terminal? npx os-alt insomnia or npx os-alt postman prints either side —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which open-source self-host alternatives replace both Insomnia and Postman?
2 open-source projects appear on both /insomnia/ and /postman/: Bruno, Hoppscotch.
How many self-host alternatives are listed for Insomnia and Postman?
3 for Insomnia, 3 for Postman.
Are all the self-host alternatives free?
Yes — every listed option is open source. Your cost is the VPS or hardware that runs it.