NativeRest
by NativeRest
What NativeRest is
NativeRest is a native desktop client for REST API development and testing on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It supports GraphQL, automated test runs, team workspaces, and large JSON or XML responses, including SOAP. The maker says it uses compiled native code without Electron or Chromium. Registration and forced cloud synchronization are not required. Local workspaces remain on the user’s machine, while Cloud and Team workspaces are also saved on NativeSoft servers. Its scripting engine supports tests, conditional logic, generated test data, and access to the local file system and Windows Registry. Imports include Postman collections, Insomnia JSON or YAML, OpenAPI or Swagger JSON, HAR files, and cURL commands. Plans are Personal at $199 a month, Cloud at $399 a month, and Team at $799 a month, with a 7-day trial and no free plan.
Who it suits
NativeRest is aimed at developers, QA engineers, solo developers, and enterprise teams building or testing APIs. It supports users who need local workspaces, imports, scripting, or collaboration.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- GraphQL and automated test runs
- Large JSON, XML, and SOAP handling
- Local workspaces without required registration
- Imports common API formats
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans are costly monthly subscriptions
- Expired licenses cannot send requests
- Cloud and Team workspaces use NativeSoft servers
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Lifetime license; no monthly fees · 1 device · Core features · Offline mode · Free updates forever · Priority support | $199, paid once |
| Cloud | Lifetime license; no monthly fees · Up to 3 devices · Unlimited ChatGPT requests · Cloud workspaces and sync · Proxy server · 30-day data recovery | $399, paid once |
| Team | Per one seat; no recurring costs · Everything in Cloud · Collaborative workspaces · User management · Custom features · High-priority support · 90-day data recovery | $799, paid once |
As nativesoft.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
NativeRest offers broad API testing, scripting, import, and workspace options across desktop platforms. Buyers should weigh local privacy preferences, collaboration needs, and the license renewal condition.
Facts from NativeRest's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes NativeRest as intended for developers and enterprise teams, including solo developers, QA engineers, and corporate IT departments. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Automated test runs
- Yes · nativesoft.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Cloud storage
- Cloud and Team workspaces are additionally saved to NativeSoft servers, while Local workspaces are stored only on the user's PC. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · nativesoft.com, 20 Sept 2026
- GraphQL support
- Yes · nativesoft.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA · nativesoft.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Imports
- Supported imports include Postman collections v2.0/v2.1, Insomnia JSON/YAML, OpenAPI or Swagger JSON, HAR files, and cURL commands. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Large responses
- NativeRest supports viewing, searching, and navigating large JSON and XML responses, including SOAP, according to the maker. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License and refund
- The maker describes licenses as lifetime purchases and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- After a license expires, the application cannot send requests, though other functions remain available; renewal provides another year of updates at a 20% discount. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Local privacy
- The app does not require registration or forced cloud synchronization, and local workspaces are stored on the user's machine. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The maker says NativeRest uses compiled native code without Electron or Chromium. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux builds; macOS downloads support Apple Silicon and Intel chips. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Portable edition
- A portable version is available as a standalone executable of no more than 10 MB, according to the maker. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- NativeRest is a native desktop client for REST API development and testing. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Request features
- The pricing page lists environment management, built-in functions, code snippets, cookies, multipart form data, custom HTTP methods, client SSL certificates, and simple testing among core features. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- Its scripting engine supports automated tests, conditional logic, generated test data, and interaction with the local file system and Windows Registry. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email, contact form, and GitHub issue tracker. · nativesoft.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Team workspaces
- Yes · nativesoft.com, 20 Sept 2026
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