About
Overview
Insomnia is a powerful, cross-platform API client for interacting with REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs. Known for its clean, minimalist UI and local-first architecture, it is a lighter and often preferred alternative to Postman for developers who prioritize speed.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: Yes. Unlimited requests, collections, and local environments.
Pro Plan: $12/user/month. Adds cloud sync, team collaboration, and SSO.
Enterprise: Custom pricing for advanced security and control.
How to Use
- Download Insomnia for your OS.
- Click the "+" icon to create a new "Request Collection".
- Set the HTTP method (GET, POST) and enter the API endpoint URL.
- Add headers (e.g., Authorization) and body parameters.
- Click "Send" to view the response and save it.
Important Notes
- Local-First: By default, everything is stored locally in an encrypted database. You must enable cloud sync to access your data on other devices.
- Git Sync: You can sync your Insomnia collections directly to a Git repository (like GitHub) for version control.