OpenReq

Web · Windows · Self-hosted · Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 7.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

OpenReq is ranked #8 of 38 in API clients on Freedom251. It runs on Browser extension, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

OpenReq plans and pricing

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Free and open source Free Self-hosted web application · Standalone desktop application · Windows desktop client · No subscription tiers openreq.app · 20 Sept 2026

Free Forever Free openreq.app · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on API clients

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: Free
GraphQL support: Yes
gRPC support: No
WebSocket support: Yes
Automated test runs: Yes
API documentation: Yes
Team workspaces: Yes
Available platforms: web_and_desktop

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The record

Pricing Model: Free and open source with no subscription tiers.
Free Tier Limits: API testing has no stated usage limits.
Billing Requirement: There are no subscription tiers to compare.
Trial Or Refund: No trial or refund policy is stated on the page.
Desktop Client Limit: The Windows desktop client is frontend-only and requires a separately hosted backend.
Security Authentication: The API uses JWT bearer authentication for most endpoints.
Secure Handshake: Local proxy preparation and completion use HMAC-signed tokens.
Certifications: No security certifications are stated on the page.
API Doc Sharing: Collections can become read-only public API documentation links with optional passwords.
Viewer Access: Viewers need no account to access shared documentation links.
Integrations: Integrates with Ollama, Postman, OpenAPI, raw cURL, Chrome, and Electron.
Local AI Privacy: Ollama enables local AI features without a cloud API key or data leaving the machine.
API Testing: Supports visual test flows, collection runs, assertions, scripts, delays, conditions, loops, and reports.
Protocol Support: HTTP, WebSocket, and GraphQL requests are supported as first-class request types.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best API Clients in 2026#8 of 38

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Sources

openreq.app· checked 28 Sept 2026