# Bruno vs SwaggerHub

| Attribute | Bruno | SwaggerHub |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 64.3 (70% (medium)) | 60.7 (69% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 46,563 | - |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 290,038 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":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. | Swagger sets the standard for API design, testing, and governance in the age of AI. It automates and centralizes visibility, governance, and discoverability, while AI-assisted building, testing, and documentation help teams deliver faster, operate predictably, and scale with confidence. |
| 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,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"openapi_import":true,"automated_testing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Vault"},{"name":"Azure Key Vault"},{"name":"AWS Secrets Manager"},{"name":"OpenAPI"}]` | `[{"name":"AWS API Gateway"},{"name":"Azure API Management"},{"name":"Kong"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Webhooks"},{"name":"CI/CD pipelines"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | 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":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Individual","summary":"€21.20/user/month","features":["Catalog","Studio with Codegen, editor, form-based editor","5 domains (component libraries)","Portal: 1 public product","Contract testing: 10 contracts, 10 AI credits","Functional testing: 50 test executions, Test automation, CI/CD integration, Assertions, Reporting, Sequential testing"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":21.2,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For individual developers needing powerful tools for API design, testing, and documentation.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"domains":"5","webhooks":"None","contracts":"10","ai_credits":"10","public_products":"1","test_executions":"50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"€32.34/user/month","features":["Catalog","Studio with Codegen, editor, form-based editor","10 domains (component libraries)","Portal: 2 public products with SmartBear branding","Contract testing: 20 contracts, 10 AI credits per user, 1 System Account, 2 Webhooks","Functional testing: 50 test executions, Test automation, CI/CD integration, Assertions, Reporting, Sequential testing"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":32.34,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Ideal for small teams looking to enhance collaboration and documentation.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"domains":"10","webhooks":"2","contracts":"20","public_products":"2","system_accounts":"1","test_executions":"50","ai_credits_per_user":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"€54.68/user/month","features":["Catalog","Studio with Standardization, unlimited domains","Portal: 5 public products with SmartBear branding","Contract testing: 50 contracts, 10 AI credits per user, 1 System Account, 50 Webhooks, RBAC","Functional testing: 100 test executions, Test automation, CI/CD integration, Assertions, Reporting, Sequential testing"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":54.68,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For larger teams needing advanced features for complex API management.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"domains":"None","webhooks":"50","contracts":"50","public_products":"5","system_accounts":"1","test_executions":"100","ai_credits_per_user":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise Plus","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Catalog","Studio with Standardization, unlimited domains, custom API templates","Portal: Unlimited public and private products with full customization","Contract testing: Unlimited contracts, 30 AI credits per user, Unlimited System Accounts, Unlimited Webhooks, RBAC","Functional testing: Unlimited test executions, Test automation, CI/CD integration, Assertions, Reporting, Sequential & Parallel testing"],"description":"For enterprises needing maximum control, scalability, and dedicated support.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"domains":"None","webhooks":"None","contracts":"None","public_products":"None","test_executions":"None","ai_credits_per_user":"30"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Portal Pro","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":27.5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Contract Testing Pro","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":21.8,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Enterprise SSO"}],"summary":"From €21.20/user/month. Free tier available. Yearly billing offers 20% discount.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://swaggerhub.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T21:33:51.693Z","startingPrice":{"amount":21.2,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v4.1.0","date":"2026-08-20T14:09:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v4.0.0","date":"2026-07-23T17:26:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.5.3","date":"2026-07-20T11:58:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.5.2","date":"2026-07-13T14:44:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.5.1","date":"2026-07-02T09:50:18Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v3.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.5.0","date":"2026-06-23T15:50:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.4.2","date":"2026-05-26T17:00:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.4.1","date":"2026-05-21T08:33:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.4.0","date":"2026-05-20T17:00:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.3.0","date":"2026-04-22T17:00:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.2.2","date":"2026-04-03T14:50:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.2.0","date":"2026-03-18T18:58:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.1.4","date":"2026-02-24T22:12:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.1.3","date":"2026-02-20T12:51:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.1.2","date":"2026-02-18T14:50:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.1.1","date":"2026-02-17T11:45:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.1.0","date":"2026-02-16T15:57:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.0.2","date":"2026-01-07T20:05:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.0.1","date":"2026-01-06T08:22:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases/tag/v3.0.0","date":"2026-01-05T16:58:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.0.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | 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"}` | - |

## Capabilities (API Development Tools)

| Capability | Bruno | SwaggerHub |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T16:46:12.555Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*