Audience

Developers looking for an open source, offline, native git API-client

About Bruno

Bruno is an open-source, local-first API client for exploring, testing, and documenting APIs. With native Git sync, offline data storage, and no cloud dependencies, Bruno offers developers a secure, fast, and open alternative to bloated API platforms. Trusted by 150 k+ daily users and loved by 37 k+ GitHub stargazers.

Pure API Client — Bruno is not a platform or cloud SaaS. It’s a lightweight desktop app focused purely on exploring, testing, and documenting APIs — no unnecessary clutter.
Local-First Security — All your data and collections stay on your machine. Nothing is synced to a third-party cloud, ensuring complete control and compliance.
Native Git Sync — Collaborate and version your collections using the same workflows you already use for code — pull requests, branches, and diffs — with no proprietary lock-in.
Open Source & Extensible — Backed by a passionate community, Bruno evolves transparently, with frequent contributions from developers across the world

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Pricing

Starting Price:
$6 per user per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

Bruno Software Inc.
Founded: 2021
United States
www.usebruno.com

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  • A Bruno User
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    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    "Better than Postman"

    Posted 2025-10-09

    Pros: Bruno doesn't store (steal) my information via the cloud. I can work locally, and more importantly with Git. We used to struggle trying to version Postman collections in Git because they intentionally make it difficult so you buy their $$$ paid version. Bruno does this all natively as everything is just a text file.

    Cons: There are some UI/UX issues, but nothing that derailed me from making it my daily driver

    Overall: What these guys are doing is really important. I've never seen a company turn against developers the way Postman has. Bruno seems to (potentially to their detriment) be on a mission to create a simple API client that just works for devs.

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