Requestly vs Wireshark
Open-source alternative to Wireshark
Wireshark is a leading tool for deep packet analysis and troubleshooting network issues. In contrast, Requestly offers greater flexibility, allowing users to modify HTTP/S requests, manage CORS headers, create API mock endpoints, and automate testing with rule-based redirects—features Wireshark lacks.
Enterprise-grade
Easier to Use
Browser Interceptor
Best customer Support
Better Docs & Guides
Better Collaboration
Trusted by 200,000+ developers, from next-gen startups to Fortune 500 companies.
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 Wireshark.
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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.
Zero setup
Just install Requestly in your browser and you are good to go in a few clicks while in Wirehshark you need to install the application, manage system-level proxy settings, and install an SSL certificate.
Collaboration
Requestly facilitates seamless team collaboration by allowing you to create shared workspaces and synchronize rules across team members. This ensures everyone has instant access to the established rules, eliminating duplicate work.
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.
Enterprise Ready
Requestly is enterprise-ready software, prioritizing security and organizational control with features like SSO, Team Management, SLAs, SOC-II compliance, Reporting and analytics, and Role-based access control.
GraphQL Support
Exclusive support for GraphQL APIs is available in Requestly. Unlike Wireshark, which is designed for REST APIs and struggles to handle GraphQL’s request structure. GraphQL relies on a schema-based approach, making it necessary to apply additional filtering to isolate specific operations within a request.
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Wireshark vs Requestly — detailed comparison
| Features | Wireshark | Requestly |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Proxy & VPN Issues | ||
| Lightweight | ||
| Modify HTTP headers | ||
| Modify API response | ||
| Modify URL | ||
| GraphQL support | ||
| Inject Scripts | ||
| Page level filters | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Breakpoints | ||
| Mock server | ||
| Capture browser sessions | ||
| API client | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise-ready | ||
| Support |
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.
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Requestly is an open-source Postman alternative with Interception & Mocking capabilities. Whether you’re building web, mobile, or backend applications, Requestly provides a powerful and versatile solution.
- Beautiful & Privacy-Friendly API Client – Supports Local-first, API Collections, Environments, Pre/Post-Request Scripts, and Team Workspaces.
- Intercept and Modify APIs – Capture API requests from browsers and mobile apps. Edit HTTP headers, request/response bodies, and params in real time.
- Mock APIs – Build frontend without waiting for backend APIs to be ready.