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Bruno vs Requestly comparison: What are the differences?
Bruno is a beloved Git-native, offline API client that stores collections as plain files. Requestly keeps that local-first feel and adds optional cloud sync, live interception, and a built-in mock server.
Bruno takes privacy seriously. So do we, at any team size.
Bruno's model is Git-first: your files, your repo, your existing access controls cascade down. That works beautifully until the people who need API access don't live in your Git workflow.
Local-first privacy that just works
- Plain files on your machine
- Git-native version control
- Governance cascades from your Git host
- SSO & SCIM for license management
The gaps that show up as your team grows
- No real-time sync for non-Git teammates
- No AI-powered testing or generation
- No self-hosted deployment for team collaboration
One platform. Three ways to work.
The only API client that adapts to your security posture, not the other way around.
Local Project: keep the Git workflow you already love
Save collections as plain files on your machine. Commit, branch, and review them through pull requests, your files, your repo, exactly like Bruno.
- Plain-file collections, diff-friendly
- One-click import from .bru files
- Zero lock-in, your files, your repo
Team Project: real-time sync for everyone, not just Git users
When someone outside engineering needs to hit an endpoint or run a collection, they shouldn't need to clone a repo. Team Projects give your whole org instant, real-time sync through a shared workspace.
- Live collaboration across roles
- Workspace-wide SSO authentication
- Run Team and Local side by side, per workspace
Self-Hosted Instance: collaboration without leaving your infrastructure
Deploy Requestly on your own servers or private cloud. Your requests, tokens, environments, and audit logs never touch a third-party. Get real-time team collaboration with full data residency.
- Deploy on your VPC or on-prem
- Native audit logs, exportable for compliance
- InfoSec-ready from day one
Requestly vs Bruno, feature by feature
| Feature | Requestly | Bruno |
|---|---|---|
| Local-first + Git-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Plain-file collections | Yes (JSON) | Yes (.bru) |
| REST / GraphQL | Yes | Yes |
| Scripts & environments | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time team sync (non-Git) | Yes | No |
| Free team collaborators | 10 users | — |
| Team Projects (free) | Yes (3 included) | No |
| Unlimited collaborators (paid) | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted deployment | Yes (Pro) | No |
| AI-powered API testing | Yes (Pro) | No |
| AWS Secrets Manager | Yes (Pro) | Yes (Ultimate) |
| Paid tier pricing (annual) | $9 / user / mo | $6-11 / user / mo |
Simple, predictable pricing
Start free. Upgrade only when you need Pro features. No hidden add-ons, no per-feature paywalls.
For individuals and small teams getting started.
Download free- Unlimited local projects & collections
- Git-based collaboration
- 3 Team Projects, 10 collaborators
- Scripting & environments
- Import from Postman, Bruno, OpenAPI
Scale, compliance, and priority support for growing teams.
Contact sales- Unlimited projects & collaborators
- AI-powered API testing
- Test reports & AWS Secrets Manager
- SOC 2 report
- Priority support
Import your collection from anywhere in a single click
Already invested in another tool? Bring everything over (collections, environments and auth) without rewriting a thing.
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Import your Bruno workspace in one click and try Requestly in under two minutes.
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Bruno Alternative FAQs
No. Local Projects work exactly like Bruno, plain files, commit to your repo, diff-friendly. You can stay 100% local forever.
No. Team Projects are opt-in, per-workspace. You can run a Local Project alongside a Team Project. If you ever want out, your collections are still plain files.
No. That's a product commitment, and your local collections are plain files, you can walk away anytime.
Self-hosting is available on the Pro plan with dedicated onboarding support. Docs are public if you want to evaluate the architecture before subscribing.
Yes. The one-click importer parses .bru format, preserves folder structure, environments, auth, and scripts. Nothing gets re-keyed.
Yes, the Free plan covers individuals and small teams with no credit card and no time limit.