What we love
- Offline-first (no account)
- Git-friendly (.bru files in repo)
- Open source (MIT)
What to watch
- Newer, fewer features
- Limited team sync (paid only)
Best for
Developers who want API requests version-controlled in their Git repo.
Key features
- Offline-first (no cloud)
- Git-native (.bru files)
- Open source MIT
- REST + GraphQL + gRPC
- Bruno Hub (paid sync)
What is Bruno?
Bruno is an offline-first, Git-friendly API client — your requests live in .bru files in your repo. The new dev-favorite Postman alt.
Who is it for?
Bruno is a great fit for teams looking for a developer tools tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by software engineers shipping production web apps.
Key tags
API TestingOpen SourceGit-native
How it compares
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Pricing
Free OSS, paid sync $5/user/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Developer Tools
- Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, paid sync $5/user/mo
- Website: usebruno.com