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Restfox vs Yaak
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| Fact | Restfox | Yaak |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 2.8k | 19k |
| Latest | v0.40.0 | v2026.8.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 28 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Insomnia. Alternatives to Insomnia →
PartialRestfoxImports Insomnia exports, with a similar request and environment layout.
Full replacementYaakImports Insomnia collections and stores requests locally or in git.
Both replace Postman. Alternatives to Postman →
PartialRestfoxOffline-first HTTP and WebSocket client in the browser or on the desktop, imports Postman collections.
Full replacementYaakREST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests in a desktop app, with no account needed.
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)
Yaak
- v2026.9.0-beta.32026-09-26Release 2026.9.0-beta.3pre-release
- v2026.9.0-beta.22026-09-25Release 2026.9.0-beta.2pre-release
- v2026.9.0-beta.12026-09-24Release 2026.9.0-beta.1pre-release
- v2026.8.12026-09-23Release 2026.8.1
- v2026.8.02026-09-17Release 2026.8.0
Restfox
unsigned The latest release, v0.40.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Yaak
✓ signed The latest release, v2026.8.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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