NativeRest

What it does

NativeRest is a native REST API client designed for Windows. It starts fast, uses 100 times less RAM than Postman and less load CPU. NativeRest can be used offline and without creating an account.

NativeRest is a high-performance and memory efficient REST API client for Windows, macOS and Linux. NativeRest is 100% native application. It starts fast, uses less memory and CPU.

Keep your proprietary API data, tokens, and workspaces safe on your local drive. No mandatory cloud synchronization or forced account logins required. Built as a true native application. Enjoy instant startup times, smooth interface responsiveness, and minimal RAM usage without the bloat of web-based tools. Switch instantly without losing your work. Seamlessly import your complex Postman collections, environments, and massive API structures in just one click. NativeRest desktop application is not using Electron, Chromium, Node.js and JavaScript frameworks. NativeRest is 100% native application (on Windows), that is compiled for different platforms. It starts fast, uses less memory and CPU.…from nativesoft.com

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