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Insomnia

Insomnia

Insomnia is a powerful open-source API client and design platform that enables developers to test, debug, and collaborate on REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs. It offers an intuitive interface for building and organizing API requests with advanced features like environment variables, code generation, and team collaboration.

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Features

REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API testing
Environment variables and template tags
Request chaining and response validation
Built-in code generation for multiple languages
Team collaboration and workspaces
OpenAPI specification import and export

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Clean, intuitive user interface with excellent UX
  • +Robust free tier with unlimited requests and local storage
  • +Strong support for multiple API protocols including GraphQL and gRPC
  • +Active open-source community and regular updates

Cons

  • -Cloud sync and team features require paid subscription
  • -Slightly steeper learning curve compared to simpler tools
  • -Some advanced features like Git sync are enterprise-only
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Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free$0/moUnlimited requests, Local scratch pad storage, All API protocols support, Basic collaboration features
Individual$8/moCloud sync, Unlimited cloud documents, End-to-end encryption, Priority support
Team$15/user/moTeam workspaces, Collaborative features, Advanced permissions, Git sync, SSO integration
EnterpriseCustom pricingAdvanced security controls, Dedicated support, SLA guarantees, Custom integrations, On-premise deployment options

Quick Info

Starting Price
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Features
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