Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to APItools

API Zen for App Developers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. APItools launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Zenaton▲47

   Powerful & Easy Automation for Developers

   2017 · gillesbarbier.dev · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apimint▲170

   Design and Mock API + code SDK + Auto Documentation

   2016 · apimint.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Qudos▲145

   Product Hunt for dev tools

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   utilsfor.dev▲234

   Tools for developers

   2025 · utilsfor.dev · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Every Developer▲138

   Evaluate an API before you code

   2016 · everydeveloper.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Macgyver▲108

   API marketplace for developers by developers

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cycles▲179

   Visual feedback and approvals for web development

   2016 · cycleshq.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Noodlio▲150

   The marketplace for app development

   2016 · noodl.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   API Plug▲168

   Hassle-free API generation & management

   2016 · apiplug.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    App Developer Atlas▲89

    Helping developers make the right tool choices

    2014 · appdeveloperatlas.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Researchers.io▲203

    Product Hunt for UX research

    2014 · researchers.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Apiary▲101

    Blueprint for API Development

    2013 · apiary.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    devtooly▲207

    Directory of tools organized by category for frontend devs

    2022 · logntrack.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    FreshDesign.io▲219

    A curation of beautiful websites and designer resources

    2016 · freshdesign.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hitch▲222

    Where developers stay informed of API changes & discussion

    2016 · hitchhq.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Inside Dev▲114

    Breaking news and info for developers

    2017 · inside.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    APIfood▲206

    Largest API directory

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Makers Tools▲130

    Discover new tools to build digital goodies

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    API Starter pack▲9

    Resources for developers to create APIs

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ContentTools▲86

    Create Interactive Content.

    2015 · contenttools.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    DevTools Tips▲112

    Curated list of Chrome DevTools tips and tricks

    2014 · devtoolstips.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Help Me Build▲107

    Discover high quality tools to build awesome things

    2015 · led24.tv · its alternatives →

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    DevTool.io▲38

    I built devtool.io over a weekend to solve a recurring pain point: discovering and keeping track of high-quality developer tools. I've lost count of how many times I've bookmarked a great CLI, API tester, or AI tool—only to forget where I saw it. DevTool.io is a minimal, searchable directory where developers can find and compare tools by category (CI/CD, Frontend, AI/ML, Databases, etc.), see what's trending, and browse curated picks. Each tool includes metadata like website, GitHub, category, and tags (open-source, freemium, etc.). Feedback, ideas, or tool suggestions are all…

    2025 · devtool.io · its alternatives →

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    Awesome DevTools▲16

    A curated list of awesome developer tools and services

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →