It suits developers who need to inspect, modify, replay, or mock application traffic across supported desktop systems.
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Best Local Development Proxy Tools 2026
While building, developers can use local development proxy tools to inspect and route app or web traffic. This list helps developers compare platform support, pricing models, free access, trials and code availability.
Entries are presented as a finder for direct comparison, using the figures and access terms makers publish. Check platform fit first, then weigh a free plan, a trial or open-source code against paid pricing.
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Fluxzy
Fluxzy is aimed at developers and security engineers who need to inspect or alter network traffic.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 Record6.4 Visit
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Moni Proxy
Moni Proxy is intended for mobile and API developers, QA and test engineers, and security testers inspecting apps they are authorized to test.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record6.4 Visit
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Proxyman
Proxyman suits developers who need to inspect and debug HTTP(S), WebSocket, or GraphQL traffic across desktop and mobile devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record6.4 Visit
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Reqable
Reqable suits developers, testers, networking and security professionals, and others working with APIs or web traffic.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 Record6.1 Visit
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ProxyHawk
AndroidiPhone & iPadMac ₹3,750 a year Record6.0 Visit ProxyHawk suits developers who need to inspect API traffic from Mac and mobile apps, or check API responses for changes.
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Fiddler Everywhere
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 — Record5.6 Visit It suits developers, QA staff, and support engineers who need to inspect or alter HTTP/S traffic.
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mitmproxy
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.6 Visit mitmproxy suits people who need to inspect, change, record, or replay proxy traffic, including traffic from Android apps.
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Charles
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac+1 $50 one-time Record5.5 Visit Charles suits developers who need to inspect or change HTTP and HTTPS traffic from configured applications.
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OWASP ZAP
WindowsMacLinux+3 Free plan Record5.4 Visit ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists.
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Probe
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.2 Visit Probe suits developers who need to inspect mobile, desktop, or terminal traffic, work with APIs, or automate requests.
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Rockxy
iPhone & iPadMac Free plan Record5.2 Visit Rockxy suits engineers debugging app and device traffic on supported Macs.
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WePROXA
WindowsMac $25 one-time Record5.1 Visit It suits developers inspecting, editing, replaying, or mocking traffic across desktop and local-network devices.
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Burp Suite DAST
WebWindowsLinux+2 — Record4.3 Visit Burp Suite DAST suits teams scanning web applications and APIs through dashboards or CI pipelines.
Before you choose
Match your platform
Support spans macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and API access across listed tools. Confirm that the platform you need appears in the tool’s published support before you choose.
Compare free ways to start
Some listed tools include a free plan. A free trial is another way to evaluate a paid product, but trial length varies by tool.
Check whether the offer is a free plan, a trial or a free product. They are different terms with different limits.
Read the pricing model
The listings follow free, freemium or paid approaches. Examples of paid entry points are Charles at $30 per user with a 30-day trial, Fiddler Everywhere from $7 per user per month on an annual plan with a 10-day trial, and HTTP Debugger from $129 with a 7-day trial.
Other published starting points include Inspectr from $5 per month, Fluxzy from €49 and Moni Proxy from $71. Pricing on request is listed for Burp Suite DAST.
Check code access
Some entries make their source code available under open-source terms. Before adopting code you may read or modify, review the tool’s licence and the project’s current terms.
Questions
Which platforms do local development proxy tools support?
Listed tools support macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android or API access. Confirm support for your target platform before choosing.
Can I try a tool without paying?
The category includes free plans, free products and free trials. Trial periods vary, with published examples of 7, 10 and 30 days.
What pricing models appear in this list?
The list includes free, freemium and paid models. Published starting points include $5 per month, $7 per user per month, $30 per user, $71, $129 and €49.
Are open-source options available?
Some listed tools provide open-source code. Review a project’s licence and terms before using or modifying its code.
Does a free plan mean a product is free?
A free plan can sit beside paid features or tiers. A listing marked free is a separate pricing model from freemium or paid.
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