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BloomRPC Extended vs gRPC Swagger
Both stand on grpc tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
BloomRPC Extended offers broad gRPC call support and request configuration in a free desktop client. Users building it themselves need Bun v1.0 or later; packaged downloads and platform-specific install instructions are also listed.
Visit BloomRPC Extended Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose gRPC Swagger if you need a free, self-hosted way to discover and call gRPC methods in Swagger UI and can enable reflection on the service. Look elsewhere if the service cannot provide reflection or you need a hosted deployment.
Visit gRPC SwaggerThe facts
| BloomRPC Extended | gRPC Swagger | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On grpc tools | #6 of 24 | #10 of 24 |
BloomRPC Extended: what it does well
- Supports four native gRPC call types
- Includes gRPC-Web and server reflection
- TLS and SSL connection support
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Free to use
What to know first
- Building from source requires Bun v1.0 or later
- Problem reports are directed to GitHub Issues
gRPC Swagger: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under the MIT License
- Displays gRPC methods and parameters in Swagger UI
- Calls methods through the “Try it out” control
- Accepts JSON request data and headers
- Can run from a released JAR or source
What to know first
- The gRPC service must have reflection enabled
- The project is self-hosted
- Inactive service registrations can expire according to a configured interval
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