compare
Hoppscotch vs Restfox
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Hoppscotch | Restfox |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 81k | 2.8k |
| Latest | 2026.9.0 | v0.40.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-09-24 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 28 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Insomnia. Alternatives to Insomnia →
Full replacementHoppscotchRuns in the browser, as a desktop app or self-hosted.
PartialRestfoxImports Insomnia exports, with a similar request and environment layout.
Both replace Postman. Alternatives to Postman →
Full replacementHoppscotchWeb-based API client that can be self-hosted.
PartialRestfoxOffline-first HTTP and WebSocket client in the browser or on the desktop, imports Postman collections.
Hoppscotch
- 2026.9.02026-09-30This release introduces Enterprise Cloud, a new tier with Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On, Audit Logs, a…
- 2026.8.22026-09-23This patch release syncs the version with Hoppscotch Enterprise Edition, which includes a fix for pagination and search…
- 2026.8.12026-09-14This patch release, exclusive to the Enterprise offering
- 2026.8.02026-08-28This release brings REST and GraphQL requests together in a single workspace, adds data-driven collection runs with CSV…
- 2026.7.02026-07-30This release addresses collection data loss in personal workspaces and request loss in imported large team collections,…
Restfox
- v0.40.02025-07-27Plugin / Script > rf.setParentEnvVar (resolves #346)
- v0.39.02025-07-04Sidebar > Folder > environment quick switcher (resolves #312)
- v0.38.02025-06-06Sidebar > allow dropping sidebar item to the end of tree (#326) by @lucas-almeida026
- v0.37.02025-05-10Add option to hide password fields (resolves #322)
- v0.36.02025-03-14Environment modal > prevent closing editor if invalid json (resolves #305)
Hoppscotch
✓ signed The latest release, 2026.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
Loading the security report
Restfox
unsigned The latest release, v0.40.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
Loading the security report