About Bruno
Bruno is a fast-growing open-source API client that solves Postman's biggest pain point: collections are stored as plain text files (Bru format) in your filesystem instead of in the cloud. This means you version-control your API collections in Git alongside your code. No cloud sync, no account required — works completely offline. Bruno's Bru markup language is human-readable. The desktop app is fast and lightweight. Compare to Postman (cloud-based, more features), Insomnia (similar, less Git-native). Best for: developers who value privacy, offline access, and Git-native API documentation.
What's Great
- ✓Collections stored as Git-committable plain text files
- ✓100% offline — no cloud account required
- ✓Fast and lightweight desktop app
- ✓Growing community frustrated with Postman's cloud direction
Watch Out For
- !Fewer features than mature Postman
- !Less mature ecosystem and fewer integrations
- !Team collaboration features less developed
Common Use Cases
A developer commits API collections alongside code in the same Git repository
A privacy-conscious team uses Bruno knowing no API request data leaves their machine
Best For
Pricing Model
Free
100% free to use — no credit card required.
Category
API Tools
API development, testing, documentation, and management platforms.
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