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24 alternatives to NativeRest

Native REST API client for Windows, macOS and Linux

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NativeRest launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   NativeRest▲136

   Native REST API client for Windows

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   React Native Desktop▲546

   Build OS X desktop apps using React Native

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3IA
   IndigoStack – a new native macOS app for local web development▲187

   Hi HN, I'm opening up the beta for IndigoStack. It's a native macOS app which provides a fresh take on how to run all the services you need for local web development. I've been building it for myself as a Laravel & Drupal developer and I'm now looking to get some beta testers on board! Check it out, and don't forget to sign up to the forums to give us your feedback! https://indigostack.app My motivation: Like many developers I've developed a love-hate relationship with the existing options for local development on a Mac. If they're virtualised, you'll often get... * high CPU usage…

   2022 · indigostack.app · its alternatives →

4. 4ID
   I developed a native macOS Hacker News client▲188

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Nylas N1 Email App▲398

   The extensible, open source mail client.

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Native SDK▲196

   Toolkit for building native desktop apps

   Jul 2026 · native-sdk.dev · its alternatives →

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   Nativeifier▲158

   Turn any webpage into a native app

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   RESTful Menu▲114

   A beautiful RESTful client right on the menu bar.

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   NativePHP for iOS▲68

   Delicious native apps with Laravel

   2025 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    ApiScout▲3

    Native Rest API Client for macOS with no-code testing

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Karve▲71

    The API client for developers on Windows

    Aug 2026 · karve.dev · its alternatives →

12. 12
    NativeConnect for Mac▲25

    Desktop client for App Store Connect

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Oliphaunt – A native Mastodon client for macOS▲105

    I’ve been building Oliphaunt, a native Mastodon client for macOS, as a solo project — designed to be fast, lightweight and feel right at home on the Mac. It’s not built with Catalyst or Electron framework. Key features: • Native macOS UI using AppKit with some SwiftUI integration (not a web wrapper) • Core Data for local caching • Responsive, keyboard-friendly interface • UX tailored for desktop-class Mac computers • Supports multiple accounts, cross-instance timelines and search You can try it via TestFlight (macOS 14+ Sonoma): https://testflight.apple.com/join/Epq1P3Cw…

    2025 · testflight.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Vxero Neo▲74

    SSH-native CLI that manage servers, apps, infrastructure

    Apr 2026 · neo.vxero.dev · its alternatives →

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    Decoy▲99

    Local server mocks in macOS, all in a lightweight native app

    Mar 2026 · decoy-app.com · its alternatives →

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    A macOS Client for HuggingFace Chat▲108

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Kreya▲90

    Build and test APIs faster

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Rest – Instant RESTful API on Any SQL Database▲26

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Auxl – Modular API Client for macOS▲78

    2021 · auxl.io · its alternatives →

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    VVTerm▲80

    Ghostty-powered SSH client for iOS, iPad, MacOS.

    Feb 2026 · vvterm.com · its alternatives →

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    ServerBuddy – GUI SSH client for managing Linux servers from macOS▲42

    Hi HN, I've built an app for macOS that allows performing common SSH operations on Linux servers using a native GUI. The problem: Managing multiple Linux servers usually means juggling terminal windows and copy-pasting snippets/scripts. After dealing with tens of production/staging VPSes at previous jobs, I realized there had to be a better way for common operations I did on a daily basis than my collection of bash snippets. Features: - Quickly switch between different servers. Tag servers with arbitrary key values for easy search. - Real-time dashboard with CPU/memory graphs,…

    2025 · serverbuddy.app · its alternatives →

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    Next on Your TODO: Go React Native with Restdb.io and Auth0▲9

    2016 · restdb.io · its alternatives →

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    RedisDesk▲7

    Native Redis Management on macOS

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Create-KREST▲2

    Quick start your API development in a second.

    2023 · its alternatives →

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