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Firecamp vs Insomnium
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.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Choose Firecamp if you need playgrounds for several API protocols, shared collections, and a free plan for a team of up to 5. Teams needing more seats can consider Team, while organizations seeking Enterprise must request custom pricing.
Visit Firecamp Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Choose Insomnium if you want a free, local API client with broad protocol coverage and offline operation. Look elsewhere if you need a web-based client; Insomnium is described as a desktop application.
Visit InsomniumThe facts
| Firecamp | Insomnium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | firecamp.dev | github.com |
| On api clients | #13 of 38 | #17 of 38 |
Firecamp: what it does well
- Playgrounds cover REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SocketIO.
- REST client includes scripts, authentication, and request statistics.
- Free plan includes unlimited workspaces and API collections.
- Postman-compatible variables, scripts, and collection import and export.
- Desktop builds and self-hosting are available.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 5 seats.
- Team costs $49 per month billed yearly or $59 monthly.
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting Firecamp.
Insomnium: what it does well
- Tests REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, server-sent events, and gRPC.
- Works offline without cloud services or tracking.
- Open source under the MIT license.
- gRPC support includes streaming, .proto imports, and server reflection.
- Optional MCP server can manage saved requests programmatically.
What to know first
- It is a desktop application rather than a web client.
- The MCP server is disabled by default and requires a Bearer token.
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