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Free plan
- Starting price
- $6/user/month
- Pro, billed annually
- Free trial / plan
- Free
- Open-source edition
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is Bruno?
Bruno is an open-source desktop API client, positioned as a lighter alternative to Postman and Insomnia. Its founder, Anoop M D, describes himself as a full-stack programmer based in Bangalore and started the project in late 2021 after getting tired of API collections being passed around on Slack and email. The idea that sets Bruno apart is simple: collections live as plain-text files in a folder on your machine, written in its own Bru markup, so you version and share them through Git like any other code.
The core app is MIT-licensed and free, runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and has close to 48,000 stars on GitHub. It handles HTTP, REST, GraphQL and gRPC requests, scripting, tests, code generation and request history. The project states that Bruno is offline-only and has no plans for cloud sync, which many Indian IT services firms like because client API keys and payloads never sit on a third-party server.
Paid editions add team features. Pro costs USD 6 per user per month billed annually and brings native Git integration, unlimited workspaces and private Git providers. Ultimate is USD 11 per user per month billed annually, adding SSO, SCIM, audit logs, secret manager integration and purchase-order billing, with a 14-day trial and no card needed. The free edition is limited to two workspaces and public Git providers.
Where it falls short: there is no web or mobile version, no hosted workspace for non-developers, and prices are only in US dollars. Teams that depend on Postman's cloud monitors or public API network will find Bruno more bare. If your developers already work in Git daily, start with the free edition and only move to Pro when you need private Git hosting inside the app.
What works well
- +Collections are plain-text Bru files stored locally, so changes show up cleanly in Git diffs
- +Free open-source edition under the MIT licence covers HTTP, REST, GraphQL and gRPC
- +Offline-only design keeps API keys and payloads off any vendor cloud
- +Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, installable through winget, Homebrew, Snap, Flatpak and more
- +Paid plans are cheap at USD 6 (Pro) and USD 11 (Ultimate) per user per month billed annually
- +CLI runs collections in CI/CD pipelines and generates test reports
- +VS Code extension and mock servers come from the same project
What to watch out for
- −No browser or mobile version; Bruno is a desktop app only
- −Free edition is capped at two workspaces and public Git providers
- −Native Git integration and the AI assistant need a paid Pro or Ultimate licence
- −Prices are in US dollars billed annually, with no monthly or INR option shown
- −No cloud sync, so teams without Git discipline will struggle to share collections
Best suited for: Indian development teams that already keep everything in Git and want API collections reviewed in pull requests · IT services companies handling client APIs that cannot leave the developer's machine · Teams moving off Postman to cut per-seat cloud collaboration costs · QA engineers running API tests from CI with a command-line runner
Bruno at a glance
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Bruno features
Researched from Bruno's official product pages · updated October 2026.
API client
- HTTP and REST requests
- GraphQL
- gRPC
- Variables and authentication
Testing and automation
- Pre-request and test scripts
- CLI collection runner
- Report generation
- CI/CD integration
Collaboration
- Plain-text Bru files on local disk
- Git-based sharing
- Native Git integration (paid)
- Workspaces
Docs and formats
- API docs published as HTML
- OpenAPI support
- OpenCollection YAML
- Format converters
Developer tooling
- Mock servers
- VS Code extension
- Code generation
- Request history
Bruno pricing (USD)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 14 days on Ultimate, no credit card. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Bruno pricing breakdown
Open Source
$0
- HTTP, REST, GraphQL and gRPC
- Scripting, tests, docs and code generation
- 2 workspaces
- Public Git providers, community support
Pro
$6/user/month
Billed annually
- Native Git integration
- Unlimited workspaces
- Public and private Git providers
- 2 license admins, card payment
Ultimate
$11/user/month
Billed annually
- SSO, SCIM and audit logs
- Secret manager integration and AI governance
- Unlimited license admins
- Dedicated account manager, PO and invoice billing
- • Prices in US dollars; GST not mentioned
- • Monthly billing prices not listed
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Implementing Bruno
SourceWays to implement
- Desktop install
- CLI via npm or Docker
Under an hour for a team
- 1Install Bruno on each developer machine
- 2Create or import collections into a project folder
- 3Commit the folder to Git
- 4Add the CLI to CI
Need a certified partner in India to set up Bruno?Implementation help
Integrations, security & India
Integrations
- Git (GitHub, GitLab and other providers)
- VS Code extension
- OpenAPI import and export
- CI/CD pipelines via the Bruno CLI
- Secret manager integration (Ultimate)
- SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning (Ultimate)
- Docker images for the CLI
Security & compliance
- Offline-only app with no cloud sync of collections
- SAML SSO and SCIM on Ultimate
- Audit logs on Ultimate
- DPA available; security review on Ultimate
For Indian businesses
- Founder Anoop M D describes himself as a programmer based out of Bangalore
- Pricing is published only in US dollars per user, billed annually; Pro is paid by card and Ultimate by PO and invoice
- Because Bruno is offline-only, Indian service firms can keep client API credentials on company laptops rather than a foreign cloud
- The open-source edition is free for any number of developers, which suits cost-conscious Indian startups
Support, resources & partner network
Support & learning
- Community support on the free edition
- Ultimate: dedicated account manager and security review
Bruno timeline — releases & milestones
- 2021-12Anoop M D starts building BrunoSource
Is Bruno the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Indian development teams that already keep everything in Git and want API collections reviewed in pull requests
- IT services companies handling client APIs that cannot leave the developer's machine
- Teams moving off Postman to cut per-seat cloud collaboration costs
- QA engineers running API tests from CI with a command-line runner
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Non-technical staff who need a hosted, browser-based API workspace
- Teams that rely on Postman-style cloud monitors and a public API network
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Specifications
- Category
- Developer tools & APIs
- Vendor
- Bruno
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Founded
- 2022
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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Bruno — frequently asked questions
Is Bruno free to use?+
Yes. Bruno's open-source edition is free under the MIT licence and covers HTTP, REST, GraphQL and gRPC requests, scripting, tests, documentation, code generation and history. It is limited to two workspaces and public Git providers, and leaves out native Git integration and the AI assistant. Many small Indian teams never need more than this.
How much does Bruno cost in India?+
Bruno Pro costs USD 6 per user per month and Ultimate USD 11 per user per month, both billed annually, so about USD 72 and USD 132 per user a year. Prices are in US dollars and the pricing page shows no INR option. Pro is paid by credit card, while Ultimate supports purchase orders and invoices.
Does Bruno charge GST?+
Bruno's pricing page does not mention GST or INR invoices; plans are priced in US dollars. Indian companies buying foreign SaaS usually account for GST under reverse charge. If you need a specific invoice format for your accounts team, the Ultimate plan offers PO and invoice billing, so ask Bruno sales before purchasing.
Does Bruno have a free trial?+
Bruno offers a 14-day free trial of the Ultimate plan with full premium access and no credit card required. Larger teams can also request a trial and migration help through sales. Since the open-source edition is free forever, most teams try the free version first and test Ultimate only for SSO or audit features.
Bruno vs Postman: which should an Indian team choose?+
Bruno stores collections as plain-text files on your computer and shares them through Git, while Postman syncs workspaces to its cloud. Bruno is cheaper, at USD 6 to 11 per user per month annually, and keeps data offline. Postman has more cloud features like monitors and a public API network. Git-heavy teams usually prefer Bruno.
Can Bruno import Postman collections?+
Bruno supports OpenAPI and offers format converters, and the docs cover migrating existing collections into its Bru or OpenCollection formats. Many teams switching from Postman export their collections and bring them into Bruno. Test scripts may need small edits afterwards, so plan time to check your pre-request and test scripts after moving.
Is there a Bruno mobile or web app?+
No. Bruno is a desktop application for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a VS Code extension and a command-line runner. It is offline-only and the project says it has no plans for cloud sync, so there is no hosted web version and no Android or iOS app. Install it from the website or a package manager.
Is Bruno safe for client API keys?+
Bruno keeps collections and environments on your local filesystem and does not sync them to a vendor cloud, so API keys stay on your machine unless you commit them to Git. The Ultimate plan adds secret manager integration, SSO, SCIM and audit logs, plus a DPA and security review for enterprise buyers.
How long does it take to set up Bruno?+
Installing Bruno takes a few minutes through the website download, winget, Chocolatey, Homebrew, Snap or Flatpak. Point it at a folder, create or import a collection, and commit that folder to your Git repository. Adding the Bruno CLI to a CI pipeline is usually a short job for a developer familiar with npm.
Is Bruno made in India?+
Bruno was started in December 2021 by Anoop M D, who describes himself as a full-stack programmer based out of Bangalore. It is developed openly on GitHub, where it has close to 48,000 stars and an MIT licence. The founder has said he prefers to grow it without venture capital, funded by paid editions.
What is Bruno?+
Bruno is developer tools & apis by Bruno, an Indian company from Bengaluru. Open-source API client built in Bengaluru.
How much does Bruno cost?+
Bruno has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Bruno offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Bruno offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Bruno made in India?+
Yes. Bruno is built by Bruno, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Who is Bruno best suited for?+
Bruno suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.
What are the best alternatives to Bruno?+
Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Bruno deployed?+
Bruno is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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