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HTTPeep vs httpmon
Both stand on web debugging proxies. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
HTTPeep combines desktop traffic inspection with rule management, replay and a command-line tool. It offers a free plan and 7-day trial, while Professional is listed as a one-time purchase.
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Free plan LinuxMac
Choose httpmon if you need a free terminal proxy for inspecting and changing HTTP or HTTPS traffic on macOS or Linux. Its plain-text display of decrypted HTTPS traffic is an important consideration when handling sensitive requests and responses.
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| HTTPeep | httpmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $59, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | httpeep.com | httpmon.dev |
| On web debugging proxies | #5 of 27 | #9 of 27 |
HTTPeep: what it does well
- Captures HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2 and HTTPS traffic
- Supports breakpoints and request editing
- Rules can be version-controlled as YAML files
- Includes a CLI for scripting and CI workflows
What to know first
- Supported systems specify minimum OS versions
- iOS traffic requires configuration through a Mac Wi-Fi proxy
- Professional is a 59.00 USD single purchase
httpmon: what it does well
- Shows intercepted traffic in real time with color-coded methods and statuses.
- Decodes gRPC, gRPC-Web, and Protobuf bodies into readable JSON.
- Supports composing, repeating, copying, and comparing requests.
- JavaScript hooks can modify requests and responses.
- Exports captured flows in HAR format.
What to know first
- It is available for macOS and Linux, not other listed platforms.
- HTTPS inspection decrypts traffic and displays headers, bodies, and timing in plain text.
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