Migrate from Postman to Hoppscotch Today

If you're looking for a lightweight, fast, and open-source alternative to Postman, Hoppscotch is the perfect choice. Whether you're tired of Postman's bloated UI, high resource usage, or pricing changes, migrating to Hoppscotch is seamless and easy. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to migrate from Postman to Hoppscotch and make the most of your API testing workflow.

Why Migrate from Postman to Hoppscotch?

Before diving into the migration process, let's explore why many developers are switching from Postman to Hoppscotch:

1. Lightweight and Fast – Hoppscotch is designed to be fast and efficient, running directly in your browser with minimal resource consumption.
2. User-Friendly Interface – The clean and intuitive UI of Hoppscotch makes API testing easier and distraction-free.
3. Collaborative Features – With Hoppscotch, you can share API collections and collaborate seamlessly with your team.
4. No Installations Required – Hoppscotch runs in the browser, eliminating the need for heavy desktop installations.
5. Desktop Application - Access Hoppscotch offline with our dedicated desktop client
6. Self-Hostable– Hoppscotch can be deployed on your own infrastructure for complete control over your data and security.

Step 1: Export Your Collections from Postman

To migrate your existing API collections from Postman to Hoppscotch, follow these steps:

1. Open Postman and navigate to the Collections tab.
2. Click on the three-dot menu next to the collection you want to export.
3. Select Export.
4. Choose the format v2.1 (recommended) or v2.0.
5. Click Export and save the JSON file to your computer.

You now have a Postman collection file ready to be imported into Hoppscotch.

Step 2: Import Collections into Hoppscotch

Now that you've exported your collections from Postman, let's import them into Hoppscotch:

1. Open Hoppscotch in your browser.
2. Click on the Collections tab.
3. Click on Import/Export.
4. Select the Postman JSON file you exported earlier.
5. Hoppscotch will parse the file and import all your API requests.

Your Postman collection is now available in Hoppscotch, and you can start testing your APIs immediately.

Step 3: Reconfigure Environment Variables

Postman allows you to use environment variables to manage different API environments. You can migrate these variables to Hoppscotch:

1. In Postman, navigate to the Environments tab.
2. Click on the environment you want to export.
3. Click Export and save the JSON file.
4. In Hoppscotch, go to Environments and click Import.
5. Select the JSON file and import your environment variables.

Your API requests will now work seamlessly with the same variable setup as in Postman.

Step 4: Recreate Workspaces (If Needed)

Hoppscotch allows you to organize your API requests using workspaces. While workspaces in Postman don't directly transfer, you can easily recreate them in Hoppscotch:

1. Go to the Workspaces section in Hoppscotch.
2. Create a new workspace.
3. Assign your imported collections to the workspace.
4. Share the workspace with your team for seamless collaboration.

This ensures that your team can continue working as they did in Postman.

Step 5: Explore Hoppscotch’s Features

Now that you've migrated your API collections, take some time to explore Hoppscotch’s features:

• GraphQL Support – Hoppscotch has excellent support for GraphQL queries and mutations.
• WebSocket & SSE Testing – Hoppscotch provides built-in tools for WebSocket and Server-Sent Events testing.
• cURL Import & Export – Easily import/export API requests as cURL commands.
• Collection Runner - Execute multiple requests in sequence to test API workflows
• Hoppscotch CLI - Command-line interface for automated API testing
• Keyboard Shortcuts – Speed up your workflow with built-in keyboard shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Hoppscotch completely free?

Yes! Hoppscotch is an open-source project and is free to use for everyone. We offer an Enterprise plan for organizations requiring advanced collaboration features! Hoppscotch Enterprise can be self-hosted on your own servers! — Contact us to setup Hoppscotch Enterprise for your organization

2. Can I collaborate with my team in Hoppscotch?

Absolutely! Hoppscotch supports team collaboration and sharing API collections just like Postman.

3. Does Hoppscotch support authentication methods like OAuth?

Yes, Hoppscotch supports various authentication methods, including API keys, OAuth, and more.

4. Can I use Hoppscotch offline?

You can use the Hoppscotch Desktop app and work completely offline to test your APIs

5. How do I contribute to Hoppscotch?

Since Hoppscotch is open-source, you can contribute via GitHub.

Make the Switch Today!

Migrating from Postman to Hoppscotch is a smart choice for organizations looking for a lightweight, fast, and open-source API testing tool. With seamless import options, environment variable management, and powerful features, Hoppscotch makes API testing effortless.

Try Hoppscotch today and experience a better way to test your APIs!