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Insomnia

API client for REST and GraphQL. Clean UI, environment variables, code generation. Postman alternative that feels lighter.

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The honest take.

API client for REST and GraphQL. Clean UI, environment variables, code generation. Postman alternative that feels lighter.

Who it's for.

Best for
General use across stages.
Avoid if
You need something very specific not covered here.

Our verdict.

FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL
66/100
Solid
63 category fit · 73 stack score · auto-derived
Recommended
How we rank →
Where Insomnia sits on the score ladder
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Score has been stable since this tool was reviewed. No pricing events logged.
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Insomnia is solid. API client for REST and GraphQL. Clean UI, environment variables, code generation. Postman alternative that feels lighter.

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40+ hours tested
Real projects, not demos.
Review date
Last updated April 2026.
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