Developer Tools·Standings
API Development Tools
API development tools help you design, test, document and run APIs; the choice turns on the work you need and where the tool runs.
Use the board to compare free plans, paid starting prices, API design and testing, mock servers, API specification formats, deployment and version control. The signal score is out of 10. API, open-source and free-tier marks show those options at a glance.
- 32 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 23 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 HHTTPiehttpie.io
HTTPie provides API testing clients for the web, desktop and terminal, intended to make API work simpler and more intuitive.
- 2 S
Scalarscalar.comAn open-source API platform offering docs, SDK generation, a registry, a client, and MCP servers.
- 3 B
Brunousebruno.comAn open-source API client that works with Git and supports GraphQL.
- 4 S
SoapUIsoapui.orgSoapUI is a desktop tool for interactive and automated testing of SOAP, REST and HTTP web services.
- 5 A
Apidogapidog.comAn API workspace for design, debugging, mock responses, testing, and documentation, with GraphQL support.
- 6 B
Beeceptorbeeceptor.comAn API simulator for creating no-code mocks and customizing replies across common protocols.
- 7 TTestfullytestfully.io
Testfully is a fully automated API testing and monitoring platform.
- 8 P
Pactpact.ioPact is a code-first tool for testing HTTP and message integrations with contract tests.
- 9 P
Postmanpostman.comAn API platform for web, desktop, and browser extension use, with GraphQL support.
- 10 M
Mockoonmockoon.comAn open-source app for local API simulations, with OpenAPI files, templates, rules, and webhooks.
- 11 KKreyakreya.app
Kreya is a desktop API client for exploring, testing, and automating API workflows.
- 12 I
Insomniainsomnia.restAn API workspace for designing, testing, debugging, and mocking services across several protocols.
- 13 R
ReadyAPIsmartbear.comPaid API software with GraphQL support and web, desktop, and self-hosted options.
- 14 R
Redoclyredocly.comAPI documentation tools for web and browser extension use, with public and private publishing.
- 15 TC
Thunder Clientthunderclient.comDesktop API client extension with free and paid plans for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 16 Y
Yaakyaak.appLocal-first desktop API client that groups requests and collaborates through Git.
- 17 H
Hurlhurl.devA free command-line tool for running chained HTTP requests and checking API sessions.
- 18 HT
HTTP Toolkithttptoolkit.comAn open-source HTTP tool for viewing and changing traffic from apps, browsers, and devices.
- 19 R
Requestlyrequestly.comA paid desktop tool for handling requests that use GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket protocols.
- 20 SSchemathesisschemathesis.io
API testing tool that builds checks from OpenAPI or GraphQL schemas and compares replies with OpenAPI rules.
- 21 S
Stainlessstainless.comStainless generates SDKs, documentation, and MCP servers from an OpenAPI specification.
- 22 OG
OpenAPI Generatoropenapi-generator.techA free utility producing client libraries, server starters, and docs from OpenAPI definitions.
- 23 SSwaggerHubswagger.io
- 24 SE
Stoplight Elementsstoplight.ioFree web components turn OpenAPI documents into interactive docs with an embedded request console.
- 25 SESwagger Editoreditor.swagger.io
Open-source web editor for API definitions, with live syntax checks and visual previews.
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How to choose
Which API work does it need to handle?
Start with the tasks you need: API design, testing, mock servers, specification formats, deployment or version control.
Tools such as Apidog, Insomnia and Bruno are listed alongside focused options such as Beeceptor for mock servers, Assertible for testing and OpenAPI Generator for specification-based work.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Match the platform marks to your setup before choosing. Options on the board run across Linux, macOS, Windows and the web; some also support self-hosting or an API.
A tool that fits your current operating system or deployment plan can reduce setup changes.
Can you start with a free plan or trial?
Check the free-plan and free-trial marks, then compare paid starting prices and billing terms.
Examples range from free tools such as HTTPie, HTTP Toolkit, Hurl and OpenAPI Generator to paid plans beginning at $9 per user per month for Apidog, $12 per user per month for Insomnia and $50 per month for Bump.sh.
Do you need open-source code or a public API?
Use the open-source mark when you need to inspect or change the code, and use the API mark when another service must connect to the tool.
Review these marks together with documentation depth, deployment choices and version-control support before deciding.
Questions
What do API development tools do?
They help with API design, testing, mock servers, specification formats, deployment and version control.
Which API tools have a free plan?
The board marks free plans directly. HTTPie, HTTP Toolkit, Hurl and OpenAPI Generator are listed as free-plan tools.
Can I run these tools on my operating system?
Platform marks cover Linux, macOS, Windows, web, self-hosted and API options. Check the marks for the platform you use.
Which API tools offer a free trial?
The board marks free trials directly. Listed examples include Apidog, Beeceptor, Bruno, Insomnia and Bump.sh.
How much do API development tools cost?
Paid starting prices vary: Apidog is $9 per user per month annually, Insomnia is $12 per user per month, and Bump.sh starts at $50 per month. Free plans are also listed.
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