Requestly vs Charles
The most developer-friendly alternative to Charles Proxy
Charles Proxy is outdated. Requestly is a modern, browser-first, open-source tool that streamlines the development and testing workflow, providing developers with the speed and flexibility they truly need.
Zero Setup
No VPN Issue
Enterprise-grade
Best customer Support
No context-switching
Simple, Fast & Powerful
Trusted by 200,000+ developers, from next-gen startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Zero setup
Just install Requestly in your browser and you are good to go in a few clicks while in Charles you need to install the application, manage system-level proxy settings, and install an SSL certificate.
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No VPN Issue like Charles Proxy
Since Charles Proxy overrides system-level proxy settings, it doesn’t work well inside corporate VPNs. Requestly uses Chrome’s APIs to intercept & modify HTTPs requests and hence Requestly is free from all VPN issues.
No context switching
Requestly is available as a browser extension on all major browsers - Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and all other Chromium-based browsers. No need to switch context to any other application.
Simple, fast & powerful
Requestly offers the best user experience. Since Requestly is present in the browser and uses native Chrome APIs it is much faster and lightweight than Charles Proxy.
Best customer support
Requestly is known to provide the best customer support to its customers. Requestly has more than 1000 reviews on the Chrome Store testifying the best support from the Requestly team.
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Charles Proxy vs Requestly — detailed comparison
| Features | Charles Proxy | Requestly |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Proxy & VPN Issues | ||
| Lightweight | ||
| Modify HTTP headers | ||
| Modify API response | ||
| Map local | ||
| Map remote | ||
| GraphQL support | ||
| Inject Scripts | ||
| Page level filters | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Breakpoints | ||
| Mock server | ||
| Capture browser sessions | ||
| API client | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise-ready | ||
| Support |
Migrate from Charles Proxy to Requestly in a single click
Import your Charles Proxy configurations to Requestly with 1-click and enhance your web development experience. Click the button below to start a the process.
Built for teams
Effortless team collaboration
Share instantly, sync effortlessly, and collaborate effectively with your team in dedicated workspaces.
Secure and private
Enterprise-ready security and compliance
Requestly ensures top-tier security with SOC-II compliance, SSO integration, and role-based access control. We protect your data and secure your workflows, making us the ideal choice for enterprises.
