Overview
Insomnia by Kong is a streamlined desktop API client designed for speed and local privacy. Offers Git-based collaboration, OpenAPI design, environment variables, and encrypted cloud sync.
Available On
MacosWindowsLinuxDesktop AppAPI
Key Features
Fast Lightweight Native Desktop Interface
100% Local Storage Option (Zero Forced Cloud Sync)
Native Support for GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket & REST
Git Sync to GitHub/GitLab Repositories
Pros
- Noticeably faster and lighter on computer memory than Postman
- Allows keeping API collections strictly local or synced via private Git repos
- Excellent visual GraphQL query editor with schema autocomplete
Cons
- Smaller pre-built public API template collection than Postman
- Advanced mock server hosting features are paid
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Unlimited local API requests
- Full REST, GraphQL, gRPC support
- Scratchpad local storage
IndividualPAID
$5/mo
- End-to-end encrypted cloud sync
- Unlimited devices
- Cloud mock routing
TeamPAID
$12/mo
- Team workspaces
- Role-based access
- Git sync collaboration
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Integrations
Kong GatewayGitHubGitLabOpenAPI Specification
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Quick Info
Websiteinsomnia.rest
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2023
Last UpdatedSeptember 20, 2026
Monthly Visits6.5M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceYes
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