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Bruno

APIyesOSS—FREEyesDOCS4/5
BR8.6#2 of 38
—WeboutWindowsoutMacoutLinux—Android—iOS

Ranked in API clients ·Free plan· paid from $0.50/mo

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Bruno is ranked #2 of 38 in API clients on Inferse. It runs on API, Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $0.50/mo.

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Free plan
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Paid from
$6/user/mousebruno.com
GraphQL support
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Facts

Purpose
Bruno is a Git-native API client for exploring and testing APIs.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Collection format
API collections are stored as plain-text files in the project repository for Git versioning and review.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Protocols
The API client supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Testing and automation
It includes assertions, test scripting, collection automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Environments
Users can create multiple environments, switch between them, use variables, and write pre-request and post-response JavaScript scripts.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Products
Bruno offers a desktop client, CLI, IDE extension, API documentation generator, and mock server using the same collection format.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
API documentation
Collections can be turned into standalone interactive HTML documentation with code samples and a live playground.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The site lists integrations with Git providers and secret managers including Vault, Azure Key Vault, and AWS.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Local storage
Collections, environments, and secrets are stored on the user’s device, and Bruno says it does not store user data in the cloud.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Network behavior
Bruno makes an outbound HTTPS license validation call at startup that sends the IP address, license key, hashed device ID, and Bruno version; it says project data is not sent.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security certification
The security page states that Bruno is SOC 2 Type I certified and independently audited against AICPA Trust Services Criteria.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security controls
The company describes role-based access and multi-factor authentication for internal systems, code reviews, dependency audits, and an incident response plan.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Desktop availability
The download page lists desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026
Trial
Bruno offers a 14-day Ultimate trial with no credit card required.usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026

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