Postman

Postman offers API requests, documentation, and collaboration tools for teams reproducing backend API inputs and responses.

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What it does

HTTP requests can be organized and shared as collections.

When to use it

When reproducing backend API inputs and responses, set environment variables and verify response assertions.

Bruno

Bruno offers an API client with project-stored collections for teams reviewing API requests alongside repository changes.

  • api
  • http-testing

Desktop Utility

HTTPie

HTTPie offers a command-line and desktop HTTP client for teams checking API responses with readable commands.

  • api
  • http-testing

Desktop Utility

Insomnia

Insomnia offers an API client and request collections for teams organizing HTTP requests across environments.

  • api
  • http-testing

Desktop Utility