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Spec score 8.7 #12 of 38 in API clients

What it is

OpenReq is a free, community-driven API testing application released under the MIT License. It runs as a self-hosted web application, a standalone desktop application, and a Windows client. HTTP, WebSocket, and GraphQL requests are supported as first-class request types, with visual test flows, collection runs, assertions, scripts, delays, conditions, loops, and reports. Automated test runs and API documentation are included, and API testing has no stated usage limits. Collections can become read-only public documentation links, optionally protected by passwords; viewers do not need accounts. OpenReq generates request code for cURL, Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C#, and PHP. Integrations include Ollama, Postman, OpenAPI, raw cURL, Chrome, and Electron. Ollama can provide local AI features without a cloud API key or sending data away from the machine. The Windows desktop client is frontend-only and needs a separately hosted backend. Most endpoints use JWT bearer authentication, while local proxy setup uses HMAC-signed tokens.

Spec sheet

Available platforms
web_and_desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Integrations
Integrates with Ollama, Postman, OpenAPI, raw cURL, Chrome, and Electron.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
API Doc Sharing
Collections can become read-only public API documentation links with optional passwords.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
API documentation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
API Testing
Supports visual test flows, collection runs, assertions, scripts, delays, conditions, loops, and reports.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Automated test runs
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Available Platforms
Windows desktop apps, self-hosted web, Chrome extension, and Electron client.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Billing Requirement
There are no subscription tiers to compare.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Certifications
No security certifications are stated on the page.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Code Generation
Generates code for cURL, Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C#, and PHP.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Company Status
OpenReq is community-driven and released under the MIT License.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Desktop Client Limit
The Windows desktop client is frontend-only and requires a separately hosted backend.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Free Tier Limits
API testing has no stated usage limits.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
GraphQL support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
gRPC support
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Local AI Privacy
Ollama enables local AI features without a cloud API key or data leaving the machine.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Pricing Model
Free and open source with no subscription tiers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Protocol Support
HTTP, WebSocket, and GraphQL requests are supported as first-class request types.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Secure Handshake
Local proxy preparation and completion use HMAC-signed tokens.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Security Authentication
The API uses JWT bearer authentication for most endpoints.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Support Model
The page identifies the project as community-driven but gives no formal support channels.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Team Workspaces
The server-connected client is intended for teams and shared workspaces.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Trial Or Refund
No trial or refund policy is stated on the page.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Viewer Access
Viewers need no account to access shared documentation links.Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
WebSocket support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app

Plans and prices

Free and open source Free Self-hosted web application · Standalone desktop application · Windows desktop client · No subscription tiers Read 20 Sep 2026 · openreq.app
Free Forever Free No account or subscription required Read 28 Sep 2026 · openreq.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under the MIT License
  • Supports HTTP, WebSocket, and GraphQL requests
  • API testing has no stated usage limits
  • Generates code in seven listed languages
  • Public documentation links need no viewer account

Limits

  • Windows client requires a separately hosted backend
  • No formal support channels are listed
  • No security certifications are stated
  • No trial or refund policy is stated

Who it suits

OpenReq suits teams and individuals who need API testing, generated documentation, and automated checks across web or desktop environments. It is also relevant to users wanting self-hosting or local AI through Ollama.

Verdict

OpenReq combines broad API protocol support, visual test automation, code generation, and shareable documentation without subscription tiers. Check the backend requirement if choosing its Windows client, and plan for community-based rather than formal support.

Where Specifiction places it

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