Reqable
Active[4]Overview
Reqable is a cross-platform API debugging proxy and REST client for inspecting HTTP/HTTPS traffic, supporting HTTP1, HTTP2, and partial HTTP3 (QUIC). It enables traffic capture, API testing, rewriting, scripting, breakpoints, and replay, suitable for mobile developers and QA engineers working on API development and debugging.37 Key differentiators include standalone mobile mode without desktop dependency and creation of REST APIs from traffic lists, cURL, or collections.23
Key Features
- Traffic Inspection - Inspects HTTP/HTTPS traffic from apps to identify issues.
- REST API Client - Supports editing query parameters, headers, bodies, and authorization for API testing.
- MITM Proxy - Uses man-in-the-middle proxy for debugging with rewriting and replay capabilities.
- Scripting - Provides Python scripting support via addons API for request/response manipulation.
- Breakpoints - Allows setting breakpoints on requests and responses.
- Standalone Mode - Enables independent traffic inspection on mobile without desktop reliance.
- API Creation - Generates REST APIs from traffic lists, collections, or cURL commands.
- Multi-Protocol Support - Fully supports HTTP1/HTTP2 and partially HTTP3 (QUIC).
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic traffic inspection and API testing features. |
| Pro | Paid (details on site) | Advanced scripting, rewriting, breakpoints, and full features. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on Windows (Setup.exe installer), macOS, Linux (x64 deb package requiring GTK), Android (5.0+ via Google Play), and iOS (12.0+ via App Store). Linux limited to x64 architecture; no portable Windows version.68 Mobile apps support standalone traffic capture.2
Integrations & Ecosystem
- cURL import/export
- Python scripting
- API collections
- HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- MITM certificate installation
- Addons API for custom scripts
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Fiddler | Desktop-focused Windows proxy; Reqable adds cross-platform mobile support and REST client. |
| Charles | Mac-centric proxy; Reqable offers Linux/Android/iOS and integrated API testing. |
| Postman | Primarily REST client; Reqable combines proxy traffic capture with testing. |
Reputation
Reqable is recognized as a modern alternative combining Fiddler, Charles, and Postman features across desktop and mobile platforms, praised for minimalist design and efficiency in API debugging.3 Users appreciate standalone mobile capabilities and multi-protocol support, though Linux users note GTK dependency and x64 limitation.6 Active development shown via GitHub releases and issue tracking.410
Sources (10)
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reqable.android&hl=en_US
- https://apps.apple.com/fi/app/reqable/id6473166828
- https://reqable.com/en-US/
- https://github.com/reqable/reqable-app
- https://reqable.com/en-US/docs/capture/addons
- https://reqable.com/en-US/docs/getting-started/
- https://reqable.com/en-US/docs/introduction/
- https://reqable.com/en-US/download/
- https://reqable.com/en-US/docs/getting-started/installation/
- https://github.com/reqable/reqable-app/releases