# 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.

1. Export your Bruno collection as openapi.json or postman.json
2. Open Echolon and go to Import
3. Select "Import from Bruno"
4. Choose your exported file
5. Your collection is ready to use

## Ready to make the switch?

Join thousands of developers who chose Echolon for a better API development experience.