Bruno
Git-native API client that stores collections as plain files in your repo.
What it is
Bruno stores every request as a plain-text .bru file inside your repository, so API collections are versioned, branched, reviewed and merged exactly like code. It is offline-first with no mandatory account or cloud sync, and ships a CLI for CI execution. It emerged directly as a reaction to Postman's cloud-first direction.
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See Bruno in action
Explore the interface before you make an account. Screenshots come from official product materials and may change as the tool evolves.
API workspace
Keep collections, request parameters and formatted responses together in a desktop workspace.
Where it is strong
- Collections live in Git, so they diff, branch and review like any other code.
- Offline-first with no forced account — a genuine compliance advantage.
- Imports Postman and Insomnia collections, making migration realistic.
Where it falls short
- No built-in mock servers or monitoring; it is a client and runner, not a platform.
- Younger project with a smaller ecosystem and fewer integrations.
- Team collaboration relies on your Git workflow rather than in-app features.
Pricing
From $6 per user/month (Pro, billed annually)
Free tierFree tier: The open-source app and CLI are free and fully functional offline.
What drives the bill: Bruno has moved off the old one-time Golden Edition to subscriptions: Pro $6 and Ultimate $11 per user/month billed annually, with a 14-day Ultimate trial. The open-source core remains free and fully functional offline.
Check current pricing on Bruno Software’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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