Bruno vs Keploy
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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Bruno
Fast, Git-friendly open-source API client
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Keploy
Generate API tests and mocks from real traffic
| Feature | Bruno | Keploy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 46,187 | ★ 18,380 |
| First released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Postman, Insomnia | Postman |
Why pick each one
Choose Bruno if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 46.2k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Keploy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 18.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Bruno or Keploy better?
Bruno is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Keploy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bruno and Keploy free and open-source?
Yes. Bruno is licensed under MIT and Keploy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bruno and Keploy with Docker?
Bruno: check the project docs for container support. Keploy: yes.