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API Dash

A fully offline, cross-platform FOSS API client, mobile included.

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API Dash is a fully open-source, cross-platform API client built with Flutter that runs completely offline with no account, on desktop and mobile alike. It handles everyday REST and GraphQL workflows, imports collections, and can generate client code. It is the most sovereign option on this list in posture, though it is younger and less battle-tested than the others.

OPEN SOURCEApache-2.0SELF-HOSTLOCAL-FIRST
LicenseApache-2.0
PricingFree and open-source
Open sourceYes
Self-hostableYes
Local-first dataYes

What it does well

  • +Fully open-source (Apache-2.0)
  • +Completely offline and local with no account
  • +Cross-platform including mobile (Flutter)
  • +Actively developed FOSS project

Where it falls short

  • Younger and smaller community than the others
  • Fewer advanced and enterprise features
  • Smaller plugin and integration ecosystem
  • Less battle-tested for large team workflows

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