Hoppscotch
SeaTable
| Feature | Hoppscotch | SeaTable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $7/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative | privacy-conscious-teams, european-companies, self-hosters, research-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2020 |
| Rest Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Environments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spreadsheet Interface | ✗ | ✓ |
| Python Scripting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Statistics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ SeaTable Pros
- Self-hostable with Docker
- Python scripting for automation
- GDPR-compliant European hosting
- Flexible column types including files
✗ SeaTable Cons
- Smaller community than Airtable
- Plugin ecosystem still growing
- Mobile experience is basic
The Verdict
Hoppscotch is built for developers and open source teams, with a focus on rest-client and graphql-client. SeaTable targets privacy conscious teams and european companies and leads with spreadsheet-interface and python-scripting.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($7/mo for Hoppscotch, $7/mo for SeaTable), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Hoppscotch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while SeaTable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Hoppscotch has a slight overall edge — but if self-hostable with docker matters most to you, SeaTable may still be the right call.