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Bruno vs Cypress

Bruno logo

Bruno

Software

Open-source IDE for API exploration with git-friendly collections

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cypress logo

Cypress

Software

JavaScript end-to-end testing framework with browser-based runner and cloud service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bruno native Git integration, the feature that distinguishes it from cloud API clients, is Pro only at $6 per user per month; Cypress limited to web applications; mobile and desktop app testing not supported

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bruno and Cypress actually diverge.

Attributes where Bruno and Cypress differ
AttributeBrunoCypress
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, LinuxmacOS, Windows, Linux
Founded2022Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bruno

  • API Testing
  • Environment management
  • Git-friendly storage
  • GitHub
  • Git repositories
  • Local file system
  • Windows support
  • MacOS support

Only in Cypress

Nothing recorded that Bruno does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bruno

  • Sending and testing HTTP requests from a local clientnot Cypress
  • Keeping API collections in Git rather than a vendor cloudnot Cypress
  • Offline API development without an accountnot Cypress
  • Importing and syncing OpenAPI specificationsnot Cypress

Cypress

  • End-to-end testing for modern JavaScript web applicationsnot Bruno
  • Continuous integration pipelines with parallelised test executionnot Bruno
  • Visual regression testing and accessibility verificationnot Bruno
  • Flaky test detection and eliminationnot Bruno
  • Team collaboration on test maintenance and debuggingnot Bruno

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bruno

  • Native Git integration, the feature that distinguishes it from cloud API clients, is Pro only at $6 per user per month
  • OpenAPI syncs are capped at 5 a month on the free tier
  • SSO, SCIM and user management require Ultimate at $11 per user per month
  • Private workspaces are a paid feature
  • Advertised prices are annual rates

Cypress

  • Limited to web applications; mobile and desktop app testing not supported
  • Free tier capped at 500 test results/month; insufficient for most development teams
  • Paid features (flake detection, analytics) not included in free tier
  • JavaScript/TypeScript focused; less suitable for polyglot organisations

Pricing, plan by plan

Bruno

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full IDE features
    • Git integration
    • Local storage

Cypress

Free
  • Starter (Free)Free
    • 500 test results/month
    • 100 prompt executions/month
    • Parallelisation
  • Team$67/month
    • 120k test results/year
    • 9k prompt executions/year
    • Flake detection
  • Business$267/month
    • 120k test results/year
    • 24k prompt executions/year
    • Spec prioritisation
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • 1.8M test results/year
    • 60k prompt executions/year
    • Unlimited users

Which should you pick?

Choose Bruno if

  • You need api testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • You also want environment management.
Bruno review

Choose Cypress if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, Linux.
Cypress review

Questions people ask

Is Bruno or Cypress better?
Neither clearly leads. Bruno starts at Free and Cypress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bruno or Cypress?
Bruno starts at Free and Cypress at Free.
Does Bruno or Cypress run on more platforms?
Bruno runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux. Cypress runs on macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Bruno for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bruno best used for?
Bruno is most often used for sending and testing http requests from a local client, keeping api collections in git rather than a vendor cloud, offline api development without an account, importing and syncing openapi specifications. Of those, sending and testing http requests from a local client and keeping api collections in git rather than a vendor cloud are not what Cypress is typically brought in for.
What can Bruno do that Cypress cannot?
Bruno covers API Testing, Environment management, Git-friendly storage, GitHub.
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