Bruno review
A capable open-source API client for Git-based testing and CI workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Bruno is an open-source, local-first API client for developers and teams testing APIs. It supports HTTP, REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, and WebSocket requests across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Collections are stored as plain-text files on the local filesystem, making Git-based versioning and collaboration central to the product. Its audience is especially well matched to teams that prefer source-controlled API work over a hosted workspace.
Its feature set covers both request building and automated validation. Assertions and JavaScript test scripts support test logic, while the Collection Runner offers unlimited runs and the command-line interface adds collection execution and reporting. Bruno also connects with GitHub Actions, Docker, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD workflows. OpenAPI import, export, and synchronization support contract-oriented work, while local mock HTTP servers can use examples or OpenAPI definitions. The published plans identify mock servers as a beta feature, so teams should account for that status when planning mock-driven development.
Pricing starts with the $0 Open Source plan, which includes HTTP, REST, GraphQL, and gRPC support, unlimited collection runner runs, five OpenAPI syncs per month, and community support. The Pro plan costs $6 per user per month with annual billing and adds private Git providers, unlimited workspaces, unlimited OpenAPI syncs, a 48-hour support SLA, and email and chat support. Ultimate costs $11 per user per month with annual billing and adds enterprise integrations and support, a 24-hour support SLA, and unlimited license admins. Bruno is a strong choice for open-source teams using Git and CI/CD; teams needing a browser-centered workspace or mature mock infrastructure may prefer an alternative.
Bruno pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports HTTP, REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, and WebSocket requests
- Git storage, CLI reporting, mocks, and OpenAPI synchronization
- Free plan includes unlimited collection runner runs
- Where it doesn't
- Open Source plan limits OpenAPI synchronization to five per month
- Mock servers are documented as a beta feature
- Desktop-focused rather than a web-based API workspace
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