Thunder Client vs Cruss

Compare a VS Code API workflow with a collaborative API workspace.

Thunder Client brings API development directly into VS Code. Cruss extends API development into a shared workspace, combining collections, testing, documentation and team collaboration while also providing a VS Code extension for developers who prefer working from their editor.

Feature comparison

FEATURECRUSSTHUNDER CLIENT
VS Code extension Yes Yes
Web appCruss works in the browser too — no editor required. Yes No
Team collections syncSupportedSupported
Collection RunnerSupportedSupported
Request chaining Yes Yes
Environment variables Yes Yes
GraphQL support Yes Yes
API documentationSupported No
cURL import Yes Yes
Postman import Yes Yes
Local agent (npx) Yes No
Open sourceVS Code extension (MIT) No
Assertions & tests Yes Yes
Response history Yes Yes
PriceSee current Cruss plansFree (individual); from $3 per user/month
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Questions about how Cruss compares? Here are some common questions about API development, collaboration and migration.

What is the main difference between Cruss and Thunder Client?
Thunder Client is centred around API development inside VS Code. Cruss is a broader collaborative API workspace that can be used from the browser as well as through its VS Code extension.
Can I use Cruss from VS Code?
Yes. Cruss provides a VS Code extension for developers who want to build and test API requests from their editor while still being able to work with Cruss workspaces.
Does Cruss also have a web application?
Yes. Cruss provides a browser-based workspace for API development, testing, documentation and collaboration.
Can Cruss teams share collections and API workflows?
Yes. Shared workspaces allow teams to work from common collections, environments and API workflows rather than maintaining separate local copies.