Requestly review: is it still worth installing in 2026?
Disclosure: we build a competing extension. Our test method is public and our data is our own.
The short answer
Requestly is still a capable network-rules tool, but the free tier is now rate-limited and the desktop app pushes a login. If you just want local header/redirect/mock rules with no account, a lighter tool fits better. If you need cloud-synced team rule sets, Requestly earns its price.
What does the free tier actually include?
We installed the current build and counted: unlimited header rules, but mock endpoints are capped and the "record & replay" flow nudges you toward an account. The onboarding is polished, and the rule editor is genuinely good.
"Requestly Pro unlocks unlimited mocks, team workspaces and cloud sync."— Requestly pricing page, retrieved 2026-06-18
Where does it send data?
With rules running locally, we observed no rule contents leaving the browser. Signing in, however, syncs your workspace to Requestly's servers — expected for a cloud product, but worth knowing if your rules embed secrets.
| Signal | Observed |
|---|---|
| Rules stored locally (signed out) | Yes |
| Telemetry on install | Yes (analytics) |
| Workspace synced when signed in | Yes |
Who should use something else?
If you left ModHeader for something cleaner and you don't want an account, the account-optional, zero-telemetry tools are a better fit for solo work.
Better alternatives
Header-focused, freemium.
Local, no telemetry, record → mock in three steps.
Open-source, unmaintained.
Methodology. Method: fresh Chrome profile, mitmproxy on a spare port, 30 min of active use per tool. Data collected 2026-06-18, spot-checked 2026-07-02.