Hoppscotch

Q: How do I self-host Hoppscotch using Docker Compose?

You can deploy Hoppscotch (hoppscotch/hoppscotch) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.

Q: How does Hoppscotch compare to Postman?

Hoppscotch is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Postman built with TypeScript, Vue, Node.js. Unlike Postman ($14 - $29 / user / month), Hoppscotch has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.

Q: What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Hoppscotch?

For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).

Q: Is Hoppscotch free for commercial business use under the MIT license?

Yes. Distributed under the MIT license, Hoppscotch can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.

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Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing

Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)

Min RAM:1 GB

Rec RAM:2 GB

Compute:1 vCPU

Disk Space:10 GB SSD

Hoppscotch vs Postman Comparison Matrix

Evaluation Criteria	Hoppscotch (Open Source)	Postman (Proprietary)
Forced Cloud Login	Never required (Local-first)	Mandatory Postman cloud
Runner Limits	Unlimited free test runs	Capped at 25 runs/mo
Performance	Lightweight <10MB bundle	Bloated 300MB+ Electron app

INTERACTIVE TCO MODELEstimated Rate: $22/user/mo

Financial Impact: Migrating from Postman to Self-Hosted Hoppscotch

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Active Team Members / Seats: 25 Users

5 Users (Early Startup)50 Users (Scaleup)200 Users (Enterprise Org)

Postman (Cloud SaaS)Per-Seat Tax

$6,600per year ($550/mo)

3-Year Spend:$19,800

* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages

Hoppscotch (Self-Hosted)Zero Per-Seat Fee

$120per year ($10/mo Linux VPS)

3-Year Compute:$360

* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance

Cumulative 3-Year ROI+$19,440Net savings across 36 months (98% reduction)

Annual Free Cash:+$6,480/yr

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Core Capabilities & Features

✓REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC

✓Team Collections & Environments

✓Zero Forced Cloud Sync

✓Instant Browser & PWA Access

Self-Host Hoppscotch with Docker Compose

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HoppscotchMIT

Open source API development ecosystem - fast, lightweight, and offline-capable

Difficulty: Easy80,593 ⭐

Configure Parameters

Web UI Port (PORT)

docker-compose.hoppscotch.yml

version: "3.8"
services:
  hoppscotch:
    image: hoppscotch/hoppscotch:latest
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "${PORT:-3100}:3000"
    environment:
      ENABLE_SUBPATH_BASED_ACCESS: "true"

Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Hoppscotch

How do I self-host Hoppscotch using Docker Compose?

You can deploy Hoppscotch (hoppscotch/hoppscotch) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.

How does Hoppscotch compare to Postman?

Hoppscotch is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Postman built with TypeScript, Vue, Node.js. Unlike Postman ($14 - $29 / user / month), Hoppscotch has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.

What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Hoppscotch?

For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).

Is Hoppscotch free for commercial business use under the MIT license?

Yes. Distributed under the MIT license, Hoppscotch can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.

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