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HTTPie vs restic
Both stand on cli 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 LinuxMacWeb+1
HTTPie offers command-line API testing alongside a graphical app for desktop and web. The CLI plan is open-source, while the Desktop and Web plan is in public beta; both are listed as free.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
restic offers free file backup with a range of storage options and integrity checks. Keep repository passwords safe, since losing one prevents access to the stored data.
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| HTTPie | restic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | HTTPie for Web: $10 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | httpie.io | restic.net |
| On cli tools | #1 of 32 | #2 of 32 |
HTTPie: what it does well
- Supports GraphQL and a broad set of CLI request options.
- Desktop and Web app works offline without an account.
- Desktop app available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- CLI installation options cover any operating system.
What to know first
- Desktop and Web app is in public beta.
- Security measures are not guaranteed to prevent every unauthorized breach.
restic: what it does well
- Free and open source under the BSD 2-Clause License.
- Transfers only changed file portions.
- Runs without a server or complex setup.
- Supports multiple storage backends.
- Can restore snapshots and check data integrity.
What to know first
- No mobile backup.
- No ransomware protection.
- Losing the repository password makes stored data inaccessible.
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