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httpmon vs ProxyHawk
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 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.
Visit httpmon Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
ProxyHawk combines local traffic inspection with request tools and API response monitoring. Check the free-plan limits and macOS requirement first; apps using certificate pinning refuse connections unless pinning is disabled in a debug build or bypassed in a test environment.
Visit ProxyHawkThe facts
| httpmon | ProxyHawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Yearly: ₹3,750 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | httpmon.dev | proxyhawk.io |
| On web debugging proxies | #9 of 27 | #13 of 27 |
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.
ProxyHawk: what it does well
- Captures traffic from iPhone, Android, simulators, and Mac apps
- Capture and display happen locally on the Mac
- API Guard can alert through Slack and email
- Includes request editing, replay, and response mocking
- Shared-session links expire after seven days
What to know first
- Requires macOS 13 or later
- No Windows or Linux version
- Free plan caps capture at 500 requests per day
- Free plan excludes SSL/TLS decryption and advanced tools
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