Insomnia
insomnia.rest
API client for designing, debugging and testing REST and GraphQL
Alternative to Bruno
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About Insomnia
Insomnia by Kong combines API design (OpenAPI), debugging and automated testing in one desktop app, covering REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSockets with environments, code generation and CI integration.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-16
Insomnia in their own words
“Leading Open Source API Development Platform for HTTP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and WebSockets”
Where Insomnia fits
Insomnia is tagged #api-client, #graphql, #testing. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #api-client — 2 listed tools share this tag, including Bruno
- #graphql — 2 listed tools share this tag
- #testing — 6 listed tools share this tag
Insomnia 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 Insomnia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | #api-client | Insomnia vs Bruno → |
Insomnia alternatives & related Dev Tools
Insomnia alternatives
Tools sharing tags with Insomnia — each match reason is computed from real listing data.
Offline-first open-source API client, a Postman alternative
Platforms: Windows
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Frequently asked questions
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a Dev tool: API client for designing, debugging and testing REST and GraphQL. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Insomnia free?
Insomnia is listed as freemium on ToolDock: it offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Insomnia alternatives?
Alternatives to Insomnia listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Bruno. See the full list of Insomnia alternatives.