GitList 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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FeatureGitListHoppscotch
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseMIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM50 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 2,957★ 79,994
First released20232019
ReplacesPostman, Insomnia

Why pick each one

Choose GitList if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP
GitList 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 GitList or Hoppscotch better?

Neither is universally better. Hoppscotch has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are GitList and Hoppscotch free and open-source?

Yes. GitList is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Hoppscotch under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GitList and Hoppscotch with Docker?

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

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