Requestly
A powerful browser extension and desktop app for developers to manipulate network requests, debug APIs, and improve web app testing
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/requestly/requestly or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Testfully.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
Requestly FAQ
Common questions
Is Requestly free and open source?+
Requestly is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A powerful browser extension and desktop app for developers to manipulate network requests, debug APIs, and improve web app testing
What paid software does Requestly replace?+
Requestly serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Testfully, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Requestly?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/requestly/requestly or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Requestly?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Testfully.