Bruno
www.usebruno.com
Offline-first open-source API client, a Postman alternative
Alternative to Insomnia
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About Bruno
Bruno stores API collections as plain files in your repo so they version with git, runs fully offline with no forced cloud account, and supports scripting, environments and CLI runs — open source at its core.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-16
Bruno in their own words
“Bruno is the Git-native API client for REST, GraphQL, gRPC and Websocket. A local and open-source solution to Postman. Fast, developer-first, and no cloud syncing.”
Where Bruno fits
Bruno is tagged #api-client, #open-source, #git-friendly. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #api-client — 2 listed tools share this tag, including Insomnia
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag
- #git-friendly — the only listing with this tag so far
Bruno is one of 77 Dev Tools listed on ToolDock. Also in Dev Tools: n8n, Replit, Exa — see the Dev Tools ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare Bruno with Dev Tools tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | #api-client | Bruno vs Insomnia → | |
| Free | #open-source | Bruno vs Astro → | |
| Free | #open-source | Bruno vs Bun → | |
| Free | #open-source | Bruno vs Vite → |
Bruno alternatives & related Dev Tools
Bruno alternatives
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Top Dev Tools right now
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bruno?
Bruno is a Dev tool: Offline-first open-source API client, a Postman alternative. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Bruno free?
Yes — Bruno is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Bruno alternatives?
Alternatives to Bruno listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Insomnia. See the full list of Bruno alternatives.