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HTTPie

Modern, friendly command-line HTTP client.

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What we love

  • Genuinely human-friendly CLI
  • Beautiful desktop app
  • Open-source CLI

What to watch

  • Desktop subscription cost surprises some users
  • CLI install requires Python

Best for

Devs poking APIs from the terminal or a clean desktop UI.

Key features

  • Color-coded CLI HTTP client
  • Built-in JSON formatting
  • Desktop app (HTTPie Desktop)
  • Sessions + history
  • Open-source CLI

What is HTTPie?

HTTPie is the curl-replacement for humans — color output, JSON support, and a friendly desktop app. The CLI you actually want when poking APIs.

Who is it for?

HTTPie 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

HTTP ClientCLIOpen Source

How it compares

We curate HTTPie among the top Developer Tools tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Developer Tools tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.

Pricing

Free OSS, Desktop $59/year. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.

Quick facts

  • Category: Developer Tools
  • Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Desktop $59/year
  • Website: httpie.io
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