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Bruno review

#4 in API Testing ToolsScore 9.4/10Checked Nov 15, 2026By BestSoftwareGuides Editorial Team

Bruno is an open-source, Git-native API client that stores collections as plain files. It ranks #4 of 11 in our API testing tools list (9.4/10). Best for developers who want API collections versioned in Git with no cloud account.

Price: Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) · 14-day free trial of Ultimate, no credit card required.

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What Bruno is

Bruno is an MIT-licensed desktop API client for HTTP/REST, GraphQL and gRPC that saves collections as files in your repository. The Bruno CLI runs collections in GitHub Actions, Docker and other pipelines, and a local mock server is available in beta.

Pros and cons

Where it wins
  • Open-source edition is free and works without an account
  • Collections are plain files that live in Git alongside code
  • Paid tiers are low per-user prices and include a 14-day Ultimate trial with no credit card
Where it falls short
  • Paid plans are listed only with annual billing
  • Mock server is a beta feature run locally on your machine
  • SSO and SCIM are Enterprise-only; open-source edition is limited to 2 workspaces and public Git providers

Bruno pricing

Bruno pricing plans
PlanBilled annuallyBilled monthlyAnnual savingNotes
Open SourceFreeFree—MIT license
Pro$6/mo——Per user/month, billed annually
Ultimate$11/mo——Per user/month, billed annually
Enterprise$18/mo——Per user/month, billed annually; purchased via Contact Sales

USD, per user per month unless noted. "—" means the price is not published or we could not confirm it. Last checked Nov 15, 2026. Status: verified on Bruno's pricing page.

Key facts

Free planYes. Open Source edition: 2 workspaces, public Git providers, 5 OpenAPI syncs/month, unlimited collection runner, community support
Free trial14-day free trial of Ultimate, no credit card required
Paid from$6/user/mo billed annually
Minimum seats1
PlatformsDesktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), CLI, IDE extension
Compliance and securitySSO (Enterprise), SCIM (Enterprise), Audit logs (Ultimate+)
SupportCommunity, Email and chat (Pro, Ultimate), Dedicated account manager (Enterprise)
REST API testingYes
GraphQL testingYes
Load testingNot confirmed
API mockingYes
CI/CD integrationYes
Facts checkedNov 15, 2026 · verified on the vendor's own site (source)

Bruno alternatives

Apidog 9.8/10
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Karate 9.8/10
Engineering teams that want code-based API tests in CI without a per-user client fee
Postman 9.8/10
Teams of any size that want one shared tool for API requests, tests and mocks
Insomnia 9.4/10
Developers who want a local-first or Git-synced API client with CLI test runs
Hoppscotch 8.9/10
Teams that want a free, self-hostable API client with low per-user cloud pricing
Apache JMeter 8.8/10
Teams that need free load testing of HTTP, REST, SOAP and GraphQL endpoints
Katalon Studio 8.7/10
QA teams that want API tests alongside web and mobile UI tests in one tool
ReadyAPI 8.1/10
Enterprise QA teams testing many API protocols, including SOAP and messaging
iceDQ 7.8/10
Enterprise QA and data teams testing ETL pipelines, migrations and BI reports
REST Assured 7.5/10
Java teams writing API tests as code alongside JUnit or TestNG

Bruno compared

Frequently asked questions

How much does Bruno cost?

Bruno has a free plan and paid plans start at $6 per user/month billed annually. Prices last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Is Bruno free?

Yes. Open Source edition: 2 workspaces, public Git providers, 5 OpenAPI syncs/month, unlimited collection runner, community support

What are the best Bruno alternatives?

Apidog (9.8/10), Karate (9.8/10), Postman (9.8/10) are the highest-scoring alternatives in our API testing tools ranking.

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