TL;DR - Thunder Client
- Thunder Client is a lightweight REST API client for VS Code
- It provides request testing with collections and environments inline
- Free for basic use, paid for team features
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 82/100
Pricing
Freemium
View pricing Thunder Client offers a free plan with paid upgrades.
About Thunder Client
Thunder Client brings REST client simplicity to VS Code. API testing without leaving your editor—lightweight alternative to Postman.
The VS Code integration is seamless. The interface is clean. The features cover most needs.
Developers wanting quick API testing in VS Code use Thunder Client for lightweight requests.
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Thunder Client FAQ
Yes, there's a free version with core features. The Pro tier costs just $3/month and adds team features like collections sync and environment sharing.
Thunder Client is a lightweight REST API testing extension for VS Code. It's essentially a Postman alternative that runs right inside your code editor, which many developers find more convenient.
Thunder Client integrates directly into VS Code, while Postman is a standalone app. If you live in VS Code, Thunder Client is more streamlined. Postman has more advanced features but requires context switching.