Hoppscotch vs Thunder Client
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Hoppscotch
From $6Free plan
Teams that want a browser-based API client they can share easily or host on their own servers.
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Thunder Client
From $3Free plan
Developers who test APIs while coding in VS Code and want a very low-cost paid plan.
Side by side
| Hoppscotch | Thunder Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Business $6/user/month (annual) | Free (limited); paid from $3/user/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Teams that want a browser-based API client they can share easily or host on their own servers. | Developers who test APIs while coding in VS Code and want a very low-cost paid plan. |
Pros and cons
Hoppscotch
Pros
- Runs in a browser with nothing to install
- Free self-hosting under the MIT license
- Widest realtime protocol support in this list
- Low per-user price for team features
Cons
- You run and update the self-hosted Community Edition yourself
- Fewer advanced testing and governance features than Postman
- Team collaboration needs a paid plan or self-hosted Enterprise
Thunder Client
Pros
- No context switching for VS Code users
- Lowest paid price in this list
- Local storage by default
- Git Sync and CLI on the cheapest paid plan
Cons
- Free tier leaves out Git Sync, CLI, scripting and non-HTTP protocols
- Not open source
- Editor-bound, so less useful for QA or non-developers
Sarah Chen