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Echolon vs HTTPie
HTTPie started as a command-line HTTP client and now offers a desktop app. Known for its beautiful CLI, the GUI version is more limited.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Echolon | HTTPie |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Fully open source (MIT) | CLI open source, Desktop proprietary |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web |
| Protocols | REST, WebSocket | REST, limited GraphQL |
| Collaboration | Git-based, free for teams | Cloud-based, paid |
| Offline Mode | Full offline support | Limited offline |
| Git Integration | Native Git integration | None |
| Pricing | Free forever | Free tier, $10/month for teams |
| Privacy | Local-first, no tracking | Cloud sync |
Why choose Echolon over HTTPie?
- Fully open source
- More protocol support
- Scripting capabilities
- Git integration
- Free for teams
HTTPie's strengths
- Beautiful CLI
- Clean interface
- Good for quick tests
HTTPie's limitations
- Limited protocol support
- Desktop app is proprietary
- No scripting
- Cloud-dependent
Migrate from HTTPie in minutes
Switching to Echolon is easy. Follow these simple steps to import your existing collections.
- 1 Export your HTTPie collection
- 2 Open Echolon and go to Import
- 3 Select "Import from HTTPie" or use cURL
- 4 Your collection is ready to use
Ready to make the switch?
Join thousands of developers who chose Echolon for a better API development experience.