Hoppscotch
Huly
| Feature | Hoppscotch | Huly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $15/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative | startups, open-source-teams, small-companies, engineering-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2023 |
| Rest Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Environments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Issue Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Planner | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Office | ✗ | ✓ |
| Documents | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hr Module | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chat Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hoppscotch Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Lightweight and fast (browser-based, no download)
- Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SSE, Socket.IO
- Team collaboration with shared collections
✗ Hoppscotch Cons
- Fewer features than Postman for enterprise use
- Limited mock server capabilities
- Desktop app less mature than web version
✓ Huly Pros
- Open-source with self-hosting option
- All-in-one platform reducing tool sprawl
- Fast and modern interface
- Built-in HR and recruitment features
✗ Huly Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than established tools
- Documentation still growing
- Fewer third-party integrations
The Verdict
Hoppscotch is built for developers and open source teams, with a focus on rest-client and graphql-client. Huly targets startups and open source teams and leads with issue-tracking and team-planner.
On pricing, Hoppscotch is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $15/mo for Huly. That $8/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Hoppscotch edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Hoppscotch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Huly takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for open source teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Hoppscotch has a slight overall edge — but if open-source with self-hosting option matters most to you, Huly may still be the right call.