Exploring Postman Alternatives for API Testing in VSCode?

[TheBeacon]

Has anyone here explored Postman alternatives within VSCode? I’ve seen mentions of Thunder Client and Apidog. Would love to know if they offer a smoother integration or better functionality.

[Stefan-Koch]

Hi

I'm using ThunderClient as VS Code extension: https://www.thunderclient.com/ 

The functionality in the Free version is okay. If you want more features, there are plans for some bucks. 

[qafg01]

Absolutely! If you’re looking for a Postman alternative inside VS Code, I’d highly recommend checking out Postmate Client. It’s an ultra-lightweight VS Code API client that supports collections, environments, and tests, all while keeping your API data local and private — no cloud involved. Compared to Thunder Client or Apidog, Postmate Client provides a fast, fully integrated experience for developers who want Postman-style workflows directly inside VS Code. Perfect for anyone prioritizing local API testing, speed, and data privacy.

[qafg01]

ThunderClient is good, but they make everything paid and login is required. We migrated to Postmmate Client

[-werners-]

I may be old fashioned but curl is the only valid answer IMO 🙂