Thunder Client

Also known as
thunder-client

Available worldwide

What is Thunder Client?

A VS Code extension for testing and managing REST API requests with a clean, simple interface. Supports team collaboration by storing request data in Git repositories and includes advanced CLI capabilities.

Independently observed

Thunder Client pricing

Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.

Pricing as of verify at live pricing ↗Independently observed
from $3/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From free to $16/user/month. 14-day free trial available.

Free

Free
Free
monthly
  • VS Code extension
  • Local storage

Starter

$3/user/month billed annually
annual
collection_runs
250/month
  • VS Code & JetBrains extensions
  • Team features
  • CLI & CI/CD
  • WebSocket, SSE, gRPC
  • 250 Collection Runs per user

Business

$7/user/month billed annually
annual
collection_runs
500/month
  • VS Code & JetBrains extensions
  • Team features
  • CLI & CI/CD
  • WebSocket, SSE, gRPC
  • 500 Collection Runs per user

Enterprise

$16/user/month billed annually
annual
collection_runs
Unlimited
  • VS Code & JetBrains extensions
  • Team features
  • CLI & CI/CD
  • WebSocket, SSE, gRPC
  • Unlimited Collection Runs
  • Offline Activation
  • Enterprise SSO
  • Secrets Manager Integration (Azure & AWS)
  • License Management API
  • Audit Logs
  • Performance Testing

What Thunder Client does

The capabilities that matter for api development tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

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
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • CLI
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS

Integrations (2)

Independently observed
  • Azure
  • AWS

Thunder Client FAQ

Common questions about Thunder Client, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is Thunder Client?

A VS Code extension for testing and managing REST API requests with a clean, simple interface. Supports team collaboration by storing request data in Git repositories and includes advanced CLI capabilities. It is indexed under API Development Tools.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/

Is Thunder Client free?

Thunder Client offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $3 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/pricing

What platforms does Thunder Client support?

Thunder Client supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/pricing

Can Thunder Client be self-hosted?

We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Thunder Client, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/pricing

What security certifications does Thunder Client have?

We have independently confirmed GDPR for Thunder Client. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Thunder Client not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/privacy

Where is Thunder Client available?

Thunder Client is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Ireland.

Source: https://www.thunderclient.com/pricing

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Balanced composite 62 / 100
low · 29%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Pricing transparency1000.055.3
Price level800.043.2
Capabilities810.032.6
Integrations140.040.5
Reliability00.050.0-
Security posture50.090.0-

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Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq6 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 64%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesRest client, Grpc support, Collaboration, Ci integration, Graphql support, Automated testingmediumsource · 2026-09-18 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count2mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%

Market

AttributeValueEvidence
AvailabilityHqCountry: IE · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: …highsource · 2026-08-14 · 75%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%
Modelfreemiummediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%
Price levellowmediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%
TransparentYesmediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
GdprYeshighsource · 2026-08-14 · 75%
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