Hoppscotch
Shotcut
| Feature | Hoppscotch | Shotcut |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative | beginners, budget-users, linux-users, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
| Rest Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Environments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Filters | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transitions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Format | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hardware Acceleration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audio Mixing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Shotcut Pros
- Completely free
- Cross-platform
- Wide format support
- No watermarks
✗ Shotcut Cons
- Less intuitive UI
- Fewer effects
- No mobile version
The Verdict
Hoppscotch is built for developers and open source teams, with a focus on rest-client and graphql-client. Shotcut targets beginners and budget users and leads with timeline-editing and filters.
Shotcut uses custom enterprise pricing, while Hoppscotch starts at $7/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
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). 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 Shotcut takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Hoppscotch has a slight overall edge — but if completely free matters most to you, Shotcut may still be the right call.