Hoppscotch
Internxt
| Feature | Hoppscotch | Internxt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $4.49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals |
| Founded | 2019 | 2020 |
| Rest Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Environments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Photo Backup | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password Checker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
The Verdict
Hoppscotch is built for developers and open source teams, with a focus on rest-client and graphql-client. Internxt targets privacy advocates and european users and leads with encrypted-storage and file-sharing.
Pricing is close: Internxt starts at $4.49/mo versus $7/mo for Hoppscotch — not a deciding factor on its own.
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 Internxt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Hoppscotch has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and auditable matters most to you, Internxt may still be the right call.