Yaade

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted API client alternative to Postman

Overview

Yaade is an open-source, self-hosted API client designed for developers to manage, test, and document REST APIs securely. It supports API collections, environment variables, request history, and markdown-based documentation. Deployable via a single Docker command or standalone binary, it stores data locally (SQLite) or uses PostgreSQL for scalability. Ideal for teams and individuals wanting privacy-focused API tooling without relying on cloud services.

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:
  yaade:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: yaade
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Organize APIs into collections with environment variables
Self-hosted deployment via Docker or standalone binary
Local data persistence (SQLite/PostgreSQL support)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Yaade hard to install?

Yaade is straightforward to install. You can deploy it using a single Docker command (docker run -p 9339:9339 -v yaade_data:/app/data esperotech/yaade) or download a standalone binary for Windows, macOS, or Linux. No complex configuration is needed for basic use.

? Is it a good alternative to Postman?

Yes, Yaade is an excellent alternative for developers prioritizing self-hosting and privacy. It covers core API testing features like collections, environment variables, and request history, though it lacks some cloud-exclusive features (e.g., real-time team sync) found in Postman.

? Is it completely free?

Yaade is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it without any cost or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Software Development - API Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no cloud dependency for data storage)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees

Cons

⊖ Requires basic technical setup for self-hosting
⊖ Limited advanced collaboration features compared to cloud-based tools like Postman