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BugHerd vs Insomnia

BugHerd logo

BugHerd

Testing

Visual feedback and bug tracking for websites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Insomnia logo

Insomnia

Testing

REST and GraphQL API client for development and testing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BugHerd additional team members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year; Insomnia git Sync on the free tier covers up to 3 users only
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BugHerd and Insomnia actually diverge.

Attributes where BugHerd and Insomnia differ
AttributeBugHerdInsomnia
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebWindows, MacOS, Linux, Web
FoundedUnknown2010

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

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 BugHerd

Nothing recorded that Insomnia does not also cover.

Only in Insomnia

  • REST API Client
  • GraphQL Support
  • gRPC Support
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Slack
  • Windows support
  • MacOS support

What people use each for

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

BugHerd

  • Website feedback collectionnot Insomnia
  • Design review collaborationnot Insomnia
  • Client feedback managementnot Insomnia

Insomnia

  • Sending and debugging HTTP, GraphQL and gRPC requestsnot BugHerd
  • Storing collections in Git rather than a vendor cloudnot BugHerd
  • Mocking an API endpoint before it existsnot BugHerd
  • Running collections in CI with the Inso CLInot BugHerd
  • Environment management across staging and productionnot BugHerd

Where each one falls short

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

BugHerd

  • Additional team members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year
  • Premium plan required for custom branding and advanced integrations

Insomnia

  • Git Sync on the free tier covers up to 3 users only
  • Mock servers are capped at 1,000 requests a month on free, then $10 per 25,000
  • Role-based access control requires Pro at $12 per user per month
  • SSO, SCIM and vault integrations are Enterprise only at $45 per user per month
  • Working without an account is limited to the local-only Scratch Pad

Pricing, plan by plan

BugHerd

Free
  • Standard$50/month
    • 5 included members
    • 10 GB storage
    • Unlimited projects and client users
  • Studio$80/month
    • 10 included members
    • 25 GB storage
    • Unlimited projects and client users
  • Premium$150/month
    • 25 included members
    • 50 GB storage
    • Custom branding, premium integrations
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom member limit
    • Everything in Premium plus dedicated success manager
    • SSO, 99.9% SLA

Insomnia

Free
  • EssentialsFree
    • unlimited Cloud/Local projects
    • up to 3 users with Git Sync
    • 1,000 mock server requests/month
  • Pro$12/user/month
    • unlimited users with Git Sync access
    • unlimited organizations
    • role-based access control
  • Enterprise$45/user/month
    • Kong Konnect integration
    • SSO (SAML/OIDC)
    • SCIM provisioning

Which should you pick?

Choose BugHerd if

  • You want to start without paying.
BugHerd review

Choose Insomnia if

  • You need rest api client.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web.
  • You also want graphql support.
Insomnia review

Questions people ask

Is BugHerd or Insomnia better?
Neither clearly leads. BugHerd starts at Free and Insomnia at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BugHerd or Insomnia?
BugHerd starts at Free and Insomnia at Free.
Does BugHerd or Insomnia run on more platforms?
BugHerd runs on Web. Insomnia runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web.
Can I use BugHerd for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is BugHerd best used for?
BugHerd is most often used for website feedback collection, design review collaboration, client feedback management. Of those, website feedback collection and design review collaboration are not what Insomnia is typically brought in for.
What can BugHerd do that Insomnia cannot?
Insomnia covers REST API Client, GraphQL Support, gRPC Support, GitHub.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BugHerd: How much does BugHerd cost?

Plans start at $50/month (Standard); Studio is $80/month; Premium is $150/month; Enterprise has custom pricing. Annual billing saves approximately 2 months' cost.

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Insomnia: How much does Insomnia cost?

Insomnia offers a free Essentials plan. Pro plans cost $12 per user per month with annual billing offering 17% savings. Enterprise plans cost $45 per user per month with support for up to 50 users self-serve; contact sales for larger teams.

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BugHerd: How many team members are included in each BugHerd plan?

Standard includes 5 members; Studio includes 10; Premium includes 25. Additional members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year with annual billing.

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Insomnia: Is there a free version of Insomnia?

Yes, the Essentials plan is free and includes unlimited Cloud and Local projects, Git Sync for up to 3 users, 1,000 mock server requests per month, Inso CLI, E2EE, custom linting, plugins, and AI features.

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BugHerd: What storage limits does BugHerd provide?

Standard includes 10 GB storage; Studio includes 25 GB; Premium includes 50 GB. All plans offer unlimited projects and unlimited client user access.

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Insomnia: What mock server request limits apply to Insomnia plans?

Essentials includes 1,000 mock server requests per month. Pro includes 10,000 requests per month. Enterprise includes unlimited mock server requests. Additional mock server requests beyond plan allowances cost $10 per 25,000 requests.

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BugHerd: Does BugHerd offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, 60-day money-back guarantee available on purchases. Free trial also available to test the platform.

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