Insomnia
⚙️ Dev Tools & IDEsAPI client for REST and GraphQL. Clean UI, environment variables, code generation. Postman alternative that feels lighter.
Quick Overview
Insomnia is a freemium tool in the Dev Tools & IDEs category. API client for REST and GraphQL. Clean UI, environment variables, code generation. Postman alternative that feels lighter.
Other popular tools in this category include VS Code, Docker, GitHub. See our full Dev Tools & IDEs directory for all options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Insomnia free?
Insomnia offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans unlock additional functionality.
What are the best Insomnia alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Insomnia in the Dev Tools & IDEs category include VS Code, Docker, GitHub, CodeSandbox, GitBook. Each has different strengths depending on your specific needs and budget.
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