Open source · MIT Linux Arch/AUR
Install
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$108/yr Solo Verified on postman.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Open source · MIT Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on hoppscotch.io.
At a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | MIT open source | Yes | Yes | No | 47.7k★ |
| Hoppscotch | MIT open source | Yes | — | Yes | 80.6k★ |
Postman alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Postman?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Bruno (open source, MIT) and Hoppscotch (open source, MIT).
- How much does Postman cost?
- Postman's Solo plan costs $9 a month, which is $108 a year (billed annually). Source: the official pricing page at postman.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Postman alternatives run on Linux?
- Bruno (AUR: bruno; Flathub: com.usebruno.Bruno) and Hoppscotch (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a Postman alternative?
- Yes. Hoppscotch runs on your own server. Bruno is a desktop app.
- Are these Postman alternatives open source?
- Yes. All 2 use OSI-approved open-source licenses: Bruno (MIT) and Hoppscotch (MIT).
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