# curl vs Restfox

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** curl

| Attribute | curl | Restfox |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 65 (51% (medium)) | 53.4 (37% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 19 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3,409 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 43,119 | 2,767 |
| 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 cross-platform API client application for creating, testing, and debugging REST requests, with features including environment variables, response preview, WebSocket support, PDF rendering, and plugin-based scripting capabilities. It is indexed under API Development Tools.","source":"https://restfox.dev/","question":"What is Restfox?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Restfox 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://restfox.dev/","question":"Is Restfox free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Restfox supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://restfox.dev/","question":"What platforms does Restfox support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Restfox can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://restfox.dev/","question":"Can Restfox be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Restfox 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/flawiddsouza/Restfox","question":"Is Restfox open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":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 compact API testing client for HTTP and WebSocket requests that prioritizes offline functionality. Runs as a web application or as desktop software across multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. |
| features.capabilities | `{"api_docs":true,"rest_client":true,"ci_integration":true,"automated_testing":true}` | `{"rest_client":true,"ci_integration":true,"graphql_support":true,"automated_testing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Postman"},{"name":"Insomnia"}]` |
| language.primary | C | Vue |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":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://restfox.dev/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:38:02.965Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 48 | 8 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 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}` | - |

## Capabilities (API Development Tools)

| Capability | curl | Restfox |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T20:10:52.607Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*