Hoppscotch Community Edition

Self-Hosted

Open-source API testing platform (alternative to Postman)

Overview

Hoppscotch Community Edition is a lightweight, web-based API testing tool for developers to streamline workflows. It supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and gRPC requests with intuitive request building, response inspection, and environment management. Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or manual setup, it integrates with CI/CD pipelines and offers basic collaboration features. It prioritizes self-hosted privacy, no cloud lock-in, and open-source flexibility for customizations.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  hoppscotch_community_edition:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: hoppscotch-community-edition
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-protocol API testing (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket)
Environment variables & collection management
Docker/Kubernetes deployable self-hosted setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Hoppscotch Community Edition hard to install?

No—It offers straightforward deployment via Docker Compose (one-click setup for most environments) or Kubernetes manifests. Detailed documentation guides manual installations too, making it accessible for beginners with basic server knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Postman?

Yes—For core API testing needs (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket), it provides similar functionality like request building and environment variables. It’s lighter, web-based, and self-hosted, though it lacks Postman’s advanced team and enterprise features.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—The Community Edition is 100% open-source under the MIT License. It’s free to self-host, modify, and use indefinitely. Advanced features like SSO or premium support are available in the paid Pro edition.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Software Development - API Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted data privacy (no third-party cloud storage)
⊕ Lightweight web interface (no desktop app download)
⊕ Open-source (free to use and modify)

Cons

⊖ Lacks advanced team collaboration tools (vs Pro edition)
⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge (Docker/K8s)
⊖ Limited official support (community-driven)