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Choose Your Platform

Requestly is available on two platforms, each with unique strengths:

Browser Extension

Best for: Quick API testing, web development, lightweight workflows

Desktop App

Best for: Advanced testing, file uploads, mobile app debugging
Can’t decide? Both platforms sync your collections and environments through Team Workspaces, so you can use whichever suits your current task.

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Feature Comparison

Use this table to compare capabilities and choose the right platform for your needs.

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Platform Availability

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
Supported BrowsersChrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Arc, Vivaldi, OperaN/A
Supported OSAny OS with supported browserWindows, macOS, Linux
InstallationChrome Web Store / Firefox.Download installer
Launch SpeedInstant (already in browser)Fast (standalone app)

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API Testing Capabilities

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
REST API Support✅ Full support✅ Full support
GraphQL Support✅ Full support✅ Full support
HTTP Methods✅ All methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, etc.)✅ All methods
Custom Headers✅ Supported✅ Supported
Query Parameters✅ Supported✅ Supported
Request Body (JSON, Text)✅ Supported✅ Supported
Form Data (URL-encoded)✅ Supported✅ Supported
Multipart Form Data❌ Not supported✅ Supported
File Uploads❌ Not supported✅ Supported.
Access Localhost APIs✅ Supported✅ Supported

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Organization & Workflow

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
API Collections✅ Full support✅ Full support
Sub-collections / Folders✅ Supported✅ Supported
Environment Variables✅ Supported✅ Supported
Collection Variables✅ Supported✅ Supported
Global Variables✅ Supported✅ Supported
Request History✅ Supported✅ Supported
Collection Runner✅ Supported✅ Supported
Collection Runner Data Files❌ Not supported✅ Supported.
Pre-request Scripts✅ Supported✅ Supported
Post-response Scripts✅ Supported✅ Supported
Tests / Assertions✅ Supported✅ Supported

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Authentication & Security

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
API Key Auth✅ Supported✅ Supported
Bearer Token✅ Supported✅ Supported
Basic Auth✅ Supported✅ Supported

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Import & Export

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
Import from cURL✅ Supported✅ Supported
Import from Postman✅ Supported✅ Supported
Import OpenAPI/Swagger✅ Supported✅ Supported
Export Requestly Collections (JSON)✅ Supported✅ Supported
Export Environments✅ Supported✅ Supported

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Collaboration & Workspaces

FeatureBrowser ExtensionDesktop App
Local Workspace❌ Not available✅ Supported
Team Workspaces✅ Supported✅ Supported

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Decision Guide

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Choose Browser Extension if you:

  • ✅ Primarily test web APIs during frontend development
  • ✅ Want zero-install, instant access in your browser
  • ✅ Don’t need file upload testing
  • ✅ Work mostly with JSON/text payloads
  • ✅ Prefer a lightweight tool integrated with your browser

Get Browser Extension

Install from Chrome Web Store and start testing APIs instantly

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Can I Use Both?

Absolutely! Many users use both platforms:
  • Browser Extension for quick web API testing during development
  • Desktop App for advanced testing, mobile debugging, and session recording
Your collections and environments sync across both platforms when you use Team Workspaces, giving you the flexibility to switch based on your current task.

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Need Help Choosing?

Browser Extension Guide

Learn more about the browser extension

Desktop App Guide

Explore desktop app capabilities

Quick Start

Get started with API Client in 5 minutes

Team Workspaces

Sync your work across platforms