Echolon vs Bruno
Bruno is a fast and Git-friendly open source API client. It stores collections directly on the filesystem using a plain text markup language called Bru.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Echolon | Bruno |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Fully open source (MIT) | Open source (MIT) |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Protocols | REST, WebSocket | REST, GraphQL |
| Collaboration | Git-based collaboration | Git-based collaboration |
| Offline Mode | Full offline support | Full offline support |
| Git Integration | Native JSON/YAML format | Custom Bru format |
| Pricing | Free forever | Free with paid Golden Edition |
| Privacy | Local-first, no tracking | Local-first, no tracking |
Why choose Echolon over Bruno?
- Web version available
- 1-Click API publishing
- API mocking support
- Richer variable support
Bruno's strengths
- Open source
- Git-friendly
- Lightweight
- No cloud dependency
Bruno's limitations
- Limited protocol support
- No web version
- Custom Bru format
- Smaller community
Migrate from Bruno in minutes
Switching to Echolon is easy. Follow these simple steps to import your existing collections.
- Export your Bruno collection as openapi.json or postman.json
- Open Echolon and go to Import
- Select "Import from Bruno"
- Choose your exported file
- Your collection is ready to use
Ready to make the switch?
Join thousands of developers who chose Echolon for a better API development experience.