Clean, fast API client with strong GraphQL and gRPC support.
Insomnia is a streamlined REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket client with environment management, a plugin system and the Inso CLI for running suites in CI. Kong maintains it. A local-vault mode addresses the offline and privacy concerns that pushed some teams away from cloud-first clients.
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From $12 per user/month (indicative)
Free tierFree tier: Free plan for individuals with local storage.
What drives the bill: Free for solo use; paid tiers add collaboration, cloud sync and enterprise controls.
Check current pricing on Kong’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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