Sourcegraph 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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FeatureSourcegraphHoppscotch
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 10,299★ 79,994
First released20142019
ReplacesGitHub code searchPostman, Insomnia

Why pick each one

Choose Sourcegraph if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 10.3k GitHub stars
Sourcegraph 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 Sourcegraph or Hoppscotch better?

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

Are Sourcegraph and Hoppscotch free and open-source?

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

Can I run Sourcegraph and Hoppscotch with Docker?

Sourcegraph: yes. Hoppscotch: yes.

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