Insomnia is an open source desktop application that simplifies designing, debugging, and testing APIs. Insomnia combines an easy-to-use interface with advanced functionality, like authentication helpers, code generation, and environment variables.
You can install Insomnia on macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu.
Capabilities
| Essentials | Pro | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local storage | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| API testing | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Cloud-hosted mock server | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Automated API testing | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| End-to-End Encryption | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Cloud Sync | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Git Sync | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Enterprise SSO (SAML, OIDC) | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Enterprise support | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
For more details about Enterprise capabilities, see Insomnia Enterprise.
See the full feature comparison on our pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the Insomnia changelog?
Insomnia release notes are published at https://insomnia.rest/changelog.
How often does Insomnia release updates?
Insomnia releases a major version update twice a year, publishes minor updates approximately every three weeks, and issues patches as needed. Insomnia beta builds are available roughly one week before each release. To view the latest versions, betas, and changelogs, go to the Insomnia changelog.
Does Insomnia automatically update to the latest version?
On macOS and Windows, Insomnia can update automatically. To enable automatic updates in Insomnia, go to Preferences > General > Software Updates > Automatically download and install updates and check the checkbox.
On Linux, update behavior depends on how you install Insomnia. For example, some installation methods like Flatpak or if your Linux system manages the app, then the app can’t update itself. Because Insomnia doesn’t own or maintain all Linux distribution mechanisms, automatic updates aren’t guaranteed on Linux.