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Yaak
Yaak is a modern, local-first API client designed for developers who prioritize speed, security, and integration with existing workflows.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The fast, secure, and offline API client that works seamlessly with Git.
Who should look elsewhere
Commercial use requires a paid license
Pros
- +Fast and lightweight compared to alternatives
- +Strong focus on privacy and security (local-first, encrypted secrets, zero telemetry)
- +Excellent Git integration for version control and team collaboration
- +Supports a wide range of API protocols and authentication methods
- +Clean and intuitive user interface
Cons
- −Commercial use requires a paid license
- −No cloud sync for personal use (by design, but could be a con for some)
Key features
- ✓Local-only data storage and encrypted secrets
- ✓Zero telemetry for privacy
- ✓Git integration for plain-text data storage and collaboration
- ✓Flexible plugin system for authentication and template functions
- ✓Dynamic request templating with variables and chaining
- ✓Multi-window support for multitasking
- ✓Import data from Postman, Insomnia, OpenAPI, cURL, Swagger
- ✓Support for REST, HTTP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, Server Sent Events
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Personal use; Download and use Yaak for free |
| Individual License | $50 | month | For one person using Yaak professionally; Commercial use; Lifetime fallback license |
| Business Licenses | $90 | month | For teams and organizations using Yaak; Commercial use; Lifetime fallback license |