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Apidog vs OpenReq

Both stand on api clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Apidog

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

Apidog combines API design, testing, mocking, and documentation with specification-driven workflows and deployment choices. Check the plan details and database limits against your team's requirements.

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OpenReq

Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb+1

OpenReq offers broad API test workflows and documentation sharing without subscription tiers. The Windows client’s backend requirement and the lack of formal support channels are important considerations.

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The facts

	Apidog	OpenReq
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Extension, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Basic: $9 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apidog.com	openreq.app
On api clients	#6 of 38	#10 of 38

Apidog: what it does well

Generates requests and mock data from API specifications.
Supports GraphQL, SOAP, and Postman scripts.
Free database operations include four named database systems.
CLI integrates with Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab.
Offers on-premises deployment on customer servers.

What to know first

Complex database operations such as stored procedures are unsupported.
ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis are paid-tier features.
Enterprise pricing is listed as $27 a year.

OpenReq: what it does well

Supports HTTP, WebSocket, and GraphQL requests.
API testing has no stated usage limits.
Shared documentation links need no viewer account.
Generates code in seven listed languages.
Local Ollama features do not require a cloud API key.

What to know first

Windows desktop client requires a separately hosted backend.
No formal support channels are given.
No security certifications are stated.

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