Hoppscotch review
The instant-loading, self-hostable open-source client.
Top 11 rank
#8 of 11
Score
7.6/9.4
Pricing
$ (Free open source; self-host or paid cloud)
HQ
Bengaluru, India
Verdict
Hoppscotch is the lightest open-source option, a browser-first client that opens in a second, covers REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket, and can be self-hosted for a whole team at no license cost.
What customers praise
Near-zero startup time and a clean interface make it the quickest way to poke an endpoint, and self-hosting keeps data in-house for free.
What customers criticise
Test automation and CI tooling are less developed than Postman or Bruno, so complex regression suites outgrow it.
Best for
Developers who want a fast, browser-based open-source client that loads instantly and can be self-hosted for a team.
At a glance
- Integrations: GitHub, OpenAPI, WebSocket, GraphQL, Self-hosted Docker
- Compliance: Self-hosted (data stays local)
- Regions served: Global (self-hosted or SaaS)
- Typical onboarding: 1 day
- Free tier: yes
Red flags
Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-14. See the full red-flag report.
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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026), verified July 14, 2026 — no paid placement.