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Bruno vs SoapUI
Both stand on api testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3
Bruno pairs API testing and automation with Git-friendly plain-text collections and companion tools. Project data is kept off its cloud, but startup license validation sends specified device and license details.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
SoapUI Open Source offers API testing, mocking, and command-line automation across major listed protocols. The product description distinguishes its basic functional and performance scope from security testing associated with ReadyAPI.
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| Bruno | SoapUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $6 a month | ReadyAPI API Functional & Security Testing: $1,069 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | usebruno.com | soapui.org |
| On api testing tools | #1 of 34 | #4 of 34 |
Bruno: what it does well
- Supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket APIs.
- Plain-text collections can be versioned with Git.
- Includes scheduled runs and CI/CD integration.
- Collections can become interactive HTML documentation.
- 14-day Ultimate trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Free plan includes two workspaces.
- Free plan includes five OpenAPI syncs per month.
- Startup license checks transmit identifying device and license details.
- Pro costs $6 a month billed annually.
SoapUI: what it does well
- Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JMS.
- Creates functional and regression tests.
- Can mock SOAP and REST APIs.
- Includes named build and test-tool integrations.
- Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix.
What to know first
- Open Source is described for basic functional and performance testing.
- Security testing is associated with expanded ReadyAPI capabilities.