Penpot 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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FeaturePenpotHoppscotch
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseMPL-2.0MIT
LanguageClojureTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 58,249★ 79,994
First released20202019
ReplacesFigmaPostman, Insomnia

Why pick each one

Choose Penpot if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 58.2k GitHub stars
Penpot 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 Penpot or Hoppscotch better?

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

Are Penpot and Hoppscotch free and open-source?

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

Can I run Penpot and Hoppscotch with Docker?

Penpot: yes. Hoppscotch: yes.

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