Feature comparison
| Feature | Cruss | Insomnia |
|---|---|---|
| Price for teams | Free forever | Free (limited) / $8/user/month (Teams) |
| Open source | VS Code extension (MIT) | Apache 2.0 (partially) |
| VS Code extension | Yes | No |
| VS Code extension | Yes | No |
| Local agent | Yes | No |
| Web app | Yes | No |
| Collection Runner | Free | Paid teams plan |
| Request chaining | Free | Yes |
| Environment variables | Yes | Yes |
| GraphQL support | Yes | Yes |
| API documentation | Free, AI-generated | No |
| cURL import | Yes | Yes |
| Postman import | Yes | Yes |
| No forced sign-in | Yes | Sign-in required |
| Assertions & tests | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cruss a good Insomnia alternative?
Yes. Cruss covers the same core use case — building, sending, and organising HTTP requests — while adding free team sync, a VS Code extension, and AI documentation generation that Insomnia does not offer for free.
Can I use Cruss without an account?
Yes. The web app works in guest mode with collections stored in localStorage. The VS Code extension works in local mode with no account required.
Is Cruss open source?
The Cruss VS Code extension is open source under the MIT License. The platform — web app and API — is proprietary software provided free of charge.
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