SoapUI vs Hoppscotch
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026). Last verified July 14, 2026.
The short answer
SoapUI ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #8) for Backend engineers, QA automation teams, and platform teams validating REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP APIs. The default when SOAP and legacy enterprise services are in scope.
At a glance
| SoapUI | Hoppscotch | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Best for | SOAP and legacy protocol testing | Fast, browser-based open-source client |
| Pricing | $$ (Open source free; ReadyAPI upgrade is paid) | $ (Free open source; self-host or paid cloud) |
| HQ | Somerville, USA | Bengaluru, India |
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.