Insomnia review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Insomnia suits builders who want a free starting point and a clear ceiling on what they can send each month. It sits at $12 for paid plans, and the free tier is the entry point most readers will test first.
Key facts
- Best for
- Teams that want a free tier with a clear usage ceiling before paying.
- Price from
- $12 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free plan
- Official website
- insomnia.rest
Business tools
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan means you can start without a purchase, at no cost to the budget
- Usage limits of 1000 mock requests per month keep the free tier easy to reason about
- Paid plans start at $12, below the site median of €13.15
Cons
- Usage limits of 1000 mock requests per month cap the free plan, so heavier work needs a paid plan
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live channel listed
- Price at entry of $12 still sits above the site lower quartile of €6.93
Who it suits
- Builders who want to test a tool on a free plan first
- Small teams comfortable working inside a fixed usage cap
- Readers comparing a simple paid tier against Qonto and Accountable
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams that need a large request volume without a cap
- Readers who want phone or chat support, since support is a help centre only
- Anyone looking for a free plan with no usage ceiling
Plans and pricing
A free plan is offered, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12, which is below the site median of €13.15 and under the accounting software median of €16.66. The free tier is not unlimited: usage limits of 1000 mock requests per month apply, so heavier work means moving to a paid plan.
How Insomnia compares
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Frequently asked questions
Does Insomnia have a free plan?+
Yes, a free plan is offered, and the free tier is the main model. It comes with usage limits of 1000 mock requests per month, so you can try the tool at no cost while staying inside a fixed cap.
How much do Insomnia's paid plans cost?+
Paid plans start at $12. That sits below the site median of €13.15 and below the accounting software median of €16.66.
What are the usage limits on the free plan?+
The free plan allows 1000 mock requests per month. That ceiling is the main reason to consider a paid plan once your requests grow.
Does Insomnia cost the same at renewal?+
The listed price is the price at entry, $12. Site renewal prices in this field run to a median of €5.99, so it is worth checking the current renewal figure before committing.
Where can I use Insomnia?+
Platforms listed include ios. Support is a help centre, so answers come from written documentation rather than a live channel.
Who is Insomnia aimed at?+
It suits builders and small teams who want a free starting point. Anyone needing a large request volume or live support will find the usage limits and support channels restrictive.
How does Insomnia compare with Qonto on price?+
Insomnia's paid plans start at $12, while Qonto's start at €9. So Insomnia is the higher of the two at entry, though its free plan has no paid commitment.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/insomnia-cookies/id891379973 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“trackName=Insomnia Cookies; sellerName=Insomnia Cookies LLC”
- insomnia.rest checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model, Support channels
“Open-source and free tier”
- insomnia.rest/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan, Price from, Usage limits
“Everything your team needs to get started $0 Per user / month”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free trial length, Local compliance.