Hoppscotch Self-Hosted, Deploy in One Click
Hoppscotch is an open-source API ecosystem. Automatio deploys it to your dedicated server with HTTPS in one click to keep your sensitive API keys private.
Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations)
Developer ToolsHoppscotch Community Edition (All-in-One) with automatic database migrations. Includes backend, frontend, and admin under unified subpath routing.
What you get when you deploy Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations)
The server we rent for it, what it costs, and what the installer will ask you.
- Server
- CX23 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
- From
- $9/month
- Setup
- No configuration required
Included with every deployment
- Dedicated server, one app per machine
- HTTPS certificate issued automatically
- Free subdomain, custom domain optional
- Restart, resize, snapshot and restore
The project
Everything this page links to outside Automatio.
Deploy Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations) in one click
On your own server, with your own data. No terminal, no Docker commands, no certificate setup.
- 1
Pick a size
Start on the smallest server that fits the app. Resize later without reinstalling.
- 2
Press deploy
We rent the server, install the app with Docker, and point a subdomain at it.
- 3
Watch it come up
Provisioning runs unattended and takes a few minutes. When the HTTPS certificate lands, the app is live and your login details are on the deployment page.
Server size
Billed monthly with your Automatio subscription. Destroy the server any time and the charge stops.
Key Capabilities
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REST API testing
Create and send HTTP requests with a browser-based interface. It supports all standard HTTP methods, headers, and body formats for backend validation. The integrated history feature tracks your activity for easy debugging sessions.
- 1Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH
- 2Custom header and parameter management
- 3JSON, XML, and Form Data body support
- 4Visual response and status code analysis
Key Capabilities
- REST API testing
Create and send HTTP requests with a browser-based interface. It supports all standard HTTP methods, headers, and body formats for backend validation. The integrated history feature tracks your activity for easy debugging sessions.
- Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH
- Custom header and parameter management
- JSON, XML, and Form Data body support
- Visual response and status code analysis
- GraphQL integration
Built-in support for GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions with full schema introspection. Explore your data graph without leaving the application using an intuitive editor. It provides real-time feedback and variable management for complex operations.
- Full schema introspection and documentation
- Visual query and mutation builders
- Live Subscription handling over WebSockets
- GraphQL variable management for testing
- Real-time protocols
Interact with event-driven architectures via dedicated support for WebSockets, MQTT, and Server-Sent Events. It provides a unified dashboard for testing asynchronous communication. Monitor messages and payloads in real-time to debug streaming services effectively.
- Full WebSocket client with message streams
- MQTT broker connectivity and publishing
- Server-Sent Events tracking and visualization
- Socket.io and MQTT v5 support
- Team workspaces
Collaborate through shared workspaces and synchronized collections. Sync API definitions and test cases across the team without relying on public cloud storage. This ensures everyone has access to the latest endpoint specifications and environment variables.
- Unlimited shared team workspaces
- Real-time collection synchronization
- Environment variable sharing for staging
- Granular role-based access control
Why self-host Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations)
What to know first
Managed, DIY, or One-Click?
The three realistic ways to run {name}, compared honestly.
| Aspect | Managed SaaS | DIY on a VPS | Automatio one-click |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data residency | Shared Cloud | Your Server | Your Server |
| Maintenance | Hands-off | Manual CLI work | One-click updates |
| Team cost | Per-seat monthly fee | Free (VPS only) | Free (VPS only) |
| Setup time | Instant | 30-60 minutes | ~5 minutes |
| SSL/HTTPS | Automatic | Manual Certbot | Automatic |
Data residency
Maintenance
Team cost
Setup time
SSL/HTTPS
Who this is for
People who actually run Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations) on their own server, and what changes when they do.
a solo developer shipping nights and weekends
Tired of bulky desktop clients that consume hundreds of megabytes of system RAM.
A fast, lightweight browser-based tool that keeps all request history and variables in a private, synced instance.
- Testing local microservices
- Storing environment secrets
- Visualizing JSON payloads
a small backend agency
Needing to collaborate on API definitions with clients without paying for enterprise SaaS tiers.
Provides unlimited shared workspaces that allow multiple developers to collaborate on projects in real-time.
- Sharing API documentation
- Syncing staging credentials
- Documenting edge cases for handoff
a security-conscious lead engineer
Wants to ensure that internal API keys and route maps never leave the company's private perimeter.
Ensures all development data resides strictly within the company's own virtual private cloud and security control.
- Auditing internal API calls
- Enforcing local-only testing
- Centralizing team developer tools
a technical founder
Wants an open-source stack that won't increase in cost as the engineering team grows.
A world-class API dev environment for the life of the project with zero per-user subscription fees.
- Standardizing API workflows
- Onboarding new developers
- Testing production webhooks
About This App
What this app does and where it fits.
The open source API ecosystem
Hoppscotch, originally launched as Postwoman, was born from a desire for a lightweight, open-source alternative to the heavy, subscription-gated API development tools that dominate the market. Developed by Liyas Thomas and supported by a global community, it was built with the web in mind. Unlike other tools that require a large Electron-based desktop application, Hoppscotch runs natively in your browser while providing the power of a dedicated environment. Its AGPLv3 license ensures it remains free and open, making it the choice for developers who value transparency and data sovereignty.
Core philosophy and architecture
The primary goal of Hoppscotch is to provide a development experience without the bloat. It leverages modern web technologies to deliver a fast interface that can handle REST, GraphQL, and real-time protocols like WebSockets and MQTT. The architecture is designed to be extensible, allowing for the integration of browser extensions to bypass common web restrictions like CORS. By self-hosting Hoppscotch via Docker, you are creating a private developer portal that keeps your history, environments, and secrets within your own infrastructure.
Your first hour with Hoppscotch
Upon deploying, you are greeted with a minimal dashboard. The first step for most developers is importing existing collections from Postman or Insomnia, which is supported out of the box. Within minutes, you can configure environments for local development, staging, and production, using variables to switch between them. The power becomes apparent when you share a workspace with a teammate; changes to collections are synced in real-time, enabling a collaborative workflow that usually costs significant amounts in proprietary equivalents.
Hoppscotch vs the alternatives
In the landscape of API tools, Hoppscotch occupies a middle ground. It offers the visual convenience of a GUI but with the lightweight nature and open-source ethos of a CLI tool. For individuals, it's a way to escape the constant upselling of cloud services. For enterprises and security-focused startups, it is a way to ensure that the keys to their kingdom, their API tokens and internal route definitions, never leave their private network. It is a platform for building the modern web.
Community Feedback
See what the community thinks about Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations)
“Hoppscotch is so much faster than Postman. I don't need a 500MB electron app to send a GET request.”
“The self-hosted version is great for internal dev tools where you don't want your staging keys hitting a public cloud.”
“Setting up the Auth parts on self-hosted Hoppscotch can be a bit finicky if you're behind a reverse proxy, but once it works, it's solid.”
“Importing my massive Postman collection worked flawlessly. Didn't have to manually recreate a single route.”
“The lack of per-seat fees is why we switched. We have 20 engineers and the SaaS costs were getting ridiculous.”
“Just self-hosted it on a small VPS. Memory usage is negligible compared to the resource-hungry alternatives.”
Related Videos
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“Because this is the first time we launch it, we have an onboarding to set up our instance... you have two selection possible OAuth and SMTP.”
“If you are already using tools for it, you can use the import button and the list is quite exhaustive... a lot of options to not start from scratch.”
“Postman can take around 10 seconds and use about 400 megabytes of RAM, while Hoppscotch opens in under a second.”
“Since Postman is a cloud-first tool, it's not private or self-hosted, and Hoppscotch is local-first with optional cloud or fully self-hosted.”
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Pro Tips
Expert tips to help you get the most out of Hoppscotch (AIO + Migrations) and achieve better results.
Install the proxy extension
To test APIs that don't have permissive CORS headers, install the Hoppscotch browser extension to proxy requests directly through your browser.
Configure SMTP first
Navigate to the admin settings immediately after installation to configure your SMTP provider, as this is required for magic-link logins.
Check admin subpath
In this All-In-One deployment, the admin dashboard is accessible at /admin to manage your users and team workspaces.
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Head of Growth, ScaleUp Labs
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