# curl vs Hoppscotch

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** curl

| Attribute | curl | Hoppscotch |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 65 (51% (medium)) | 50.9 (59% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 10 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3,409 | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | 43,119 | 80,614 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source solution available as both a command-line tool and embedded library, enabling network data transmission across billions of devices and applications worldwide. It is indexed under API Development Tools.","source":"https://curl.se/","question":"What is curl?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"curl is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://curl.se/","question":"Is curl free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"curl supports Windows, Linux, iOS and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://curl.se/","question":"What platforms does curl support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. curl can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://curl.se/","question":"Can curl be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A lightweight, collaborative API testing and development tool that supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and other protocols. Available as a web app, desktop application, and CLI for offline, self-hosted, or cloud-based use. It is indexed under API Development Tools.","source":"https://hoppscotch.io","question":"What is Hoppscotch?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hoppscotch is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://hoppscotch.io","question":"Is Hoppscotch free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hoppscotch supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://hoppscotch.io","question":"What platforms does Hoppscotch support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Hoppscotch can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://hoppscotch.io","question":"Can Hoppscotch be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Hoppscotch is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch","question":"Is Hoppscotch open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | curl is a widely-used command-line tool and library that enables data transfer using URL syntax. It supports numerous protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, and MQTT, and can be used both from the command line and as a programmatic library. | A comprehensive development ecosystem for designing, testing, and debugging APIs with support for REST, GraphQL, and other protocols. Provides web, desktop, and command-line interfaces with features for team collaboration, mock servers, API documentation, and testing automation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"api_docs":true,"rest_client":true,"ci_integration":true,"automated_testing":true}` | `{"api_docs":true,"mock_server":true,"rest_client":true,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"openapi_import":true,"graphql_support":true,"automated_testing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"GitHub","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | C | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","sourceUrl":"https://curl.se/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T13:20:23.780Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hoppscotch.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:44:19.426Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 48 | 14 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 9 | 5.9 |
| security.trust_center | https://curl.se/docs/security.html | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=conda&package_name=ca-certificates&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fhoppscotch%2Fhoppscotch&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (API Development Tools)

| Capability | curl | Hoppscotch |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| REST client | ✓ | ✓ |
| GraphQL support | - | ✓ |
| gRPC support | - | - |
| **Design** |  |  |
| Mock servers | - | ✓ |
| **Testing** |  |  |
| Automated / contract testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Team collaboration & sharing | - | ✓ |
| **Docs** |  |  |
| Doc generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Standards** |  |  |
| OpenAPI / spec import | - | ✓ |
| **Ops** |  |  |
| CI integration / CLI | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:12:58.331Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*