API Clients: Bruno betrays, Yaak yaks
4 months ago
- #Open Source
- #Software Development
- #API Clients
- Kong's Insomnia REST Client forced users to create an online account after wiping local data, resembling ransomware.
- Bruno, initially an open-source API client, has started locking core features behind a paywall with monthly subscriptions.
- Yaak is highlighted as an excellent alternative—open-source, sustainable, and built by the creator of Insomnia.
- Postman, Rapid API Client, and other alternatives have significant drawbacks like bloat, closed-source models, or lack of maintenance.
- Yaak's advantages include lower memory usage (built on Tauri) and a sustainable pricing model that supports open-source development.