Adminer vs Hoppscotch

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureAdminerHoppscotch
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 7,544★ 79,994
First released20262019
ReplacesPostman, Insomnia

Why pick each one

Choose Adminer if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Mature project with 7.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in PHP
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Adminer details

Choose Hoppscotch if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
Hoppscotch details

Frequently asked questions

Is Adminer or Hoppscotch better?

Hoppscotch is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Adminer if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Adminer and Hoppscotch free and open-source?

Yes. Adminer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hoppscotch under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Adminer and Hoppscotch with Docker?

Adminer: check the project docs for container support. Hoppscotch: yes.

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