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Paw
Full-featured REST client for macOS with powerful scripting and testing
As of 30 August 2026, Paw starts at $99/one-time. Paw is a professional HTTP REST client designed for macOS that provides advanced features including environment variables, scripting, and dynamic values. Softwr lists it under APIs. Paw is made by Luckymarmot, launched in 2013, available on macOS.
Overview
What Paw does
Paw is a professional HTTP REST client designed for macOS that provides advanced features including environment variables, scripting, and dynamic values. It's designed for API development and testing with an intuitive interface.
What people use it for
- API Development
- API Gateway
- API Testing
- API Documentation
- Microservices
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- No specific pricing amounts published for subscription tiers
- Individual and volume licensing requires direct contact
- Limited details on team subscription pricing
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Pricing
What Paw costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
$99 /one-time
- Full REST client
- Advanced scripting
- Extensions
Annual License
$49 /yr
- All features
- Updates
- Priority support
Capabilities
Features
REST Client
Scripting
Dynamic Values
Slack
Integration with Slack
GitHub
Integration with GitHub
Custom extensions
Integration with Custom extensions
MacOS support
Available on macOS
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Questions people ask
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How much does RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) cost?
Paw offers a free tier for personal and professional use. Paid subscription plans are available on monthly and yearly billing, but specific pricing amounts are not disclosed and require direct contact with RapidAPI.
SourceIs there a free version of Paw?
Yes, RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) is free for both personal and professional use.
SourceWhat features are included in the free version of Paw?
The free tier includes HTTP client capabilities for API testing, API documentation, personal sync across devices, and support for Swagger, RAML, and API Blueprint formats.
SourceWhat additional features do Paw team subscriptions include?
Team subscription plans include all personal features plus collaborative tools, team project access, synchronized workflows with safe data merges, and real-time notifications and updates.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Paw
- Company
- Luckymarmot
- Based in
- France
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