# HTTPie vs Swagger UI

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Swagger UI

| Attribute | HTTPie | Swagger UI |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 45 (30% (low)) | 68.8 (69% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 49 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 60,531 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 28,989 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 156,659 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Multi-platform API testing application available as a command-line tool, web application, and desktop app. Provides real-time synchronization across devices, collaborative workspaces, AI-assisted request generation, and utilities for managing variables and test environments. | Swagger UI is a web-based tool that automatically generates interactive API documentation from OpenAPI definitions. It enables developers to visualize, test, and explore APIs with real-time validation and supports collaboration across teams through version control integration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"api_docs":false,"mock_server":false,"rest_client":true,"grpc_support":false,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"openapi_import":false,"graphql_support":true,"automated_testing":false}` | `{"api_docs":true,"mock_server":true,"rest_client":true,"collaboration":true,"ci_integration":true,"openapi_import":true,"automated_testing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Postman"},{"name":"Insomnia"},{"name":"AWS S3"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"BitBucket"}]` |
| language.primary | - | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | - | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU","AU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","summary":"Open-source CLI available free; web and desktop apps provide free tier with premium features for sync and team collaboration","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://httpie.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T20:54:30.896Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Individual","summary":"€21.20/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)","features":["Catalog","Studio (Codegen, editor, form-based editor, 5 domains)","Portal (1 public product with SmartBear branding)","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":{"catalog":"included","domains":"5","contracts":"10","ai_credits":"10","public_products":"1","test_executions":"50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"€32.34/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)","features":["Catalog","Studio (Codegen, editor, form-based editor, 10 domains)","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":{"catalog":"included","domains":"10","webhooks":"2","contracts":"20","ai_credits":"10 per user","public_products":"2","system_accounts":"1","test_executions":"50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"€54.68/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)","features":["Catalog","Studio (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":{"catalog":"included","domains":"unlimited","webhooks":"50","contracts":"50","ai_credits":"10 per user","public_products":"5","system_accounts":"1","test_executions":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise Plus","summary":"Contact for pricing","features":["Catalog","Studio (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":{"catalog":"included","domains":"unlimited with custom templates","webhooks":"unlimited","contracts":"unlimited","ai_credits":"30 per user","public_products":"unlimited","system_accounts":"unlimited","test_executions":"unlimited","private_products":"unlimited with full customization"}}],"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. Contact sales for Enterprise Plus.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://swagger.io/tools/swagger-ui/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:13:07.013Z","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 | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 12 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.14","date":"2026-08-18T12:12:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.13","date":"2026-08-11T12:38:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.12","date":"2026-08-03T08:39:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.11","date":"2026-07-22T07:31:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.10","date":"2026-07-21T11:33:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.9","date":"2026-07-17T08:23:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.8","date":"2026-06-23T08:15:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.7","date":"2026-06-22T13:02:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.6","date":"2026-05-12T09:35:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.5","date":"2026-04-27T12:54:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.4","date":"2026-04-15T09:05:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.3","date":"2026-04-14T12:08:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.2","date":"2026-04-07T14:01:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.1","date":"2026-03-17T14:00:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.32.0","date":"2026-02-27T11:52:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.32.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.31.2","date":"2026-02-20T10:41:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.31.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.31.1","date":"2026-02-16T12:59:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.31.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.31.0","date":"2025-12-11T15:57:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.31.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.30.3","date":"2025-11-25T12:39:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.30.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v5.30.2","date":"2025-11-04T09:41:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.30.2"}]` |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 7.4 |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=swagger-ui-dist&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"MODERATE"}` |

## Capabilities (API Development Tools)

| Capability | HTTPie | Swagger UI |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T16:45:09.149Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*