# Requestly: Free Open Source Alternative to Testfully

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

Requestly (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Testfully. A powerful browser extension and desktop app for developers to manipulate network requests, debug APIs, and improve web app testing

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Requestly
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://requestly.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/requestly/requestly
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/requestly/requestly or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Testfully.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with Requestly saves up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Testfully](https://caniforkit.com/testfully) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Testfully vs Requestly](https://caniforkit.com/vs/testfully-vs-requestly) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Requestly?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Testfully.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)