Hoppscotch
MantisBT
| Feature | Hoppscotch | MantisBT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $4.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative | developers, small-teams, open-source-projects, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2000 |
| Rest Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Environments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bug Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Fields | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Notifications | ✗ | ✓ |
| Role Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ MantisBT Pros
- Free and open-source
- Easy to set up
- Lightweight
- Extensible with plugins
✗ MantisBT Cons
- Dated interface
- Limited agile features
- Small community vs alternatives
The Verdict
Hoppscotch is built for developers and open source teams, with a focus on rest-client and graphql-client. MantisBT targets developers and small teams and leads with bug-tracking and custom-fields.
Pricing is close: MantisBT starts at $4.95/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 3.9). 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 MantisBT takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers — 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 free and open-source matters most to you, MantisBT may still be the right call.