Bruno

Windows · Mac · Linux · API · Extension · paid plans from $0.50/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 7.9

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Bruno is ranked #5 of 38 in API clients on Freedom251. It runs on API, Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $0.50/mo.

Bruno plans and pricing

All plans

Open Source Free 2 workspaces · 5 OpenAPI syncs/month · community support usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026

Pro $6/mo billed annually Unlimited workspaces · 5 OpenAPI syncs per month usebruno.com · 21 Sept 2026

Ultimate $11/mo billed annually Unlimited workspaces · Unlimited OpenAPI syncs · Unlimited license admins usebruno.com · 21 Sept 2026

Pro $6/yr billed annually Unlimited workspaces · unlimited collection runner · public and private Git providers · 48-hour support SLA usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026

Ultimate $11/yr billed annually Unlimited workspaces · unlimited collection runner · public and private Git providers · 24-hour support SLA · SSO and SCIM usebruno.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on API clients

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $6/user/mo
GraphQL support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Bruno is a Git-native API client for exploring and testing APIs.
Collection format: API collections are stored as plain-text files in the project repository for Git versioning and review.
Protocols: The API client supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs.
Testing and automation: It includes assertions, test scripting, collection automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Environments: Users can create multiple environments, switch between them, use variables, and write pre-request and post-response JavaScript scripts.
Products: Bruno offers a desktop client, CLI, IDE extension, API documentation generator, and mock server using the same collection format.
API documentation: Collections can be turned into standalone interactive HTML documentation with code samples and a live playground.
Integrations: The site lists integrations with Git providers and secret managers including Vault, Azure Key Vault, and AWS.
Local storage: Collections, environments, and secrets are stored on the user’s device, and Bruno says it does not store user data in the cloud.
Network behavior: Bruno makes an outbound HTTPS license validation call at startup that sends the IP address, license key, hashed device ID, and Bruno version; it says project data is not sent.
Security certification: The security page states that Bruno is SOC 2 Type I certified and independently audited against AICPA Trust Services Criteria.
Security controls: The company describes role-based access and multi-factor authentication for internal systems, code reviews, dependency audits, and an incident response plan.
Desktop availability: The download page lists desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Trial: Bruno offers a 14-day Ultimate trial with no credit card required.
Price from: $0.50/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best API Clients in 2026#5 of 38
Best API Testing Tools in 2026#3 of 35

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Sources

usebruno.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/product/api-client· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/product· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/product/api-docs· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/security· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/downloads· checked 30 Sept 2026
usebruno.com/pricing· checked 30 Sept 2026