# Chapar: Free Open Source Alternative to Apidog, Kreya, Testfully

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/chapar
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Chapar (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Apidog, Kreya, Testfully. Cross-platform API client offering fast, secure, and offline testing for REST and gRPC services. Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux with intuitive design.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Chapar
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://chapar.rest
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/chapar-rest/chapar
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 729
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/chapar-rest/chapar or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Chapar saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Apidog](https://caniforkit.com/apidog) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Apidog vs Chapar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/apidog-vs-chapar) |
| [Kreya](https://caniforkit.com/kreya) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Kreya vs Chapar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kreya-vs-chapar) |
| [Testfully](https://caniforkit.com/testfully) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Testfully vs Chapar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/testfully-vs-chapar) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Chapar free and open source?
Chapar is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Cross-platform API client offering fast, secure, and offline testing for REST and gRPC services. Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux with intuitive design.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Chapar?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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