# Bruno vs Hoppscotch

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Bruno

| Attribute | Bruno | Hoppscotch |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 64.3 (70% (medium)) | 55 (52% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 12 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | 2 |
| adoption.github_stars | 46,563 | 80,100 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 290,038 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Open-source API client that stores collections as plain-text code files in your repository, integrating with Git workflows and running entirely on your local machine. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"api_docs":true,"rest_client":true,"grpc_support":true,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"openapi_import":true,"graphql_support":true,"automated_testing":true}` | `{"api_docs":true,"mock_server":true,"rest_client":true,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"graphql_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Vault"},{"name":"Azure Key Vault"},{"name":"AWS Secrets Manager"},{"name":"OpenAPI"}]` | - |
| language.primary | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free, open source","features":["API Client (HTTP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC)","Testing","Documentation","Scripting","Secret Management","Code Generation","History","Native Git Integration","Public Git Providers","2 Workspaces","GitUI (clone, init, diffs, pull, push, branch, stash, merge)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free and open-source edition for individual developers","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$6/user/month, billed annually","features":["All Open Source features","AI Assistant","Public + Private Git Providers","Unlimited Workspaces","Secret Manager Integration (Vault, Azure, AWS)","Collection Runner (unlimited)","Data Driven Testing","Report Generation","OpenAPI/OAS Import (5/month)","Email & Chat Support","48-hour Support SLA"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams using Bruno as their primary API tool with Git-based workflows","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$11/user/month, billed annually","features":["All Pro features","Unlimited OpenAPI/OAS Import","Collection to OAS Generation","User Management (unlimited admins)","CSV Upload","Audit Logs","SSO / SAML","SCIM Provisioning","AI Governance","Dedicated Account Manager","24-hour Support SLA","Custom Terms of Service","Custom Data Processing Agreement","Custom Security Review"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":11,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade features and support for large organizations standardizing Bruno","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open source edition or $6–11/user/month billed annually. 14-day free trial of Ultimate available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.usebruno.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:43:10.470Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hoppscotch.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:44:19.426Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | 14 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 6 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40usebruno%2Fcli&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | `{"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 | Bruno | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:31:18.392Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*