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Yaak is a local-first API client that focuses on security, ease of use, and collaboration (using Git). Thousands of developers trust Yaak every day to interact with APIs securely, without sending any data to the cloud.

If you’re evaluating Yaak for your company or team, this page covers everything you need to know about how it fits into professional environments—from pricing to privacy and compliance.

Summary
Price $50 USD / user / year
License model Annual per-user license required for commercial use
Storage 100% local. No cloud accounts or data sync
Codebase Fully open source on GitHub
Platforms macOS, Windows, Linux
Support Private email support

🔐 Secure and private by design

Unlike other API clients, Yaak runs fully offline, stores data locally, includes no telemetry or 3rd-party tracking libraries, and is 100% open source, making it easy to reason about security and compliance.

  • Privacy: App data is stored locally. No cloud accounts. No telemetry.
  • Security: Local data. Optionally, encrypt secrets for secure collaboration.
  • Code transparency: 100% open source and auditable.
  • Predictable cost: Flat $50 per user per year, no tiers, no surprise cloud fees.
  • Fast onboarding: Import from Postman, Insomnia, and other tools.
  • Developer friendly: Lightweight, Git-friendly, and built for real workflows.

👥 Built for collaboration

Yaak can optionally sync requests and environments to a folder on your local machine, which enables collaboration via its built-in Git integration.

Changed files confirmation

Modified/deleted filesystem changes will show a confirmation

Yaak also supports encrypting secrets with your OS keychain, so you can safely check in your entire workspace, including environment variables.

Secure template function

Using the secure(...) function within a header value

🧩 Deployment & IT Compatibility

Yaak is a desktop application with no servers, agents, or background daemons required. It runs entirely within your company’s network perimeter and requires no outbound connections.

  • No external dependencies, works offline once installed.
  • No administrator privileges required to run.
  • Automatic updates can be disabled for controlled environments.
  • Compatible with MDM tools for silent installs and version pinning.

🧾 Licensing and Team Management

Team administrators can manage seats and billing from the Yaak dashboard.

  • Add or remove team members anytime.
  • Invite users in bulk, by email.
  • Inactive members do not take up a seat.
  • Up to 3 devices per seat

🛡️ Security overview

Yaak’s security model is intentionally simple:

  • Data residency: All data is stored locally on the user’s machine.
  • Encryption: Secrets and tokens can be securely encrypted using the OS keychain (macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Vault, or Linux Secret Service).
  • No telemetry: Yaak never transmits workspace data unless you choose to share it via Git or export it manually.
  • Transparency: Full source code is public for audit and review.

📊 Comparison to other tools

Feature Postman Insomnia Yaak
Local-first ❌ ⚪️ Partial ✅
Git integration ✅ ✅ ✅
Cloud sync ✅ ✅ ❌
Encrypted secrets ⚪️ Partial ⚪️ Partial ✅
Open source ❌ ⚪️ Core only ✅
Offline mode ⚪️ Limited ⚪️ Limited ✅

💁🏼‍♂️ Common questions

Can we use Yaak for free?
A license is required to use Yaak for commercial use (within a for-profit organization of 2 or more people).

Is there a trial period? A 30-day free trial is available, and is automatically activated by downloading and launching the app. Please reach out to sales@yaak.app if you need more time.

Is Yaak GDPR or SOC2 compliant?
Yaak doesn’t process or store customer data in the cloud. All data stays local,
so there are no ongoing compliance risks.

Can we self-host it?
No hosting is required. Yaak runs entirely on your local machine.

Can we pay by invoice or purchase order?
Please email sales@yaak.app to discuss purchasing options.

What happens if we stop paying?
Licenses include perpetual fallback rights so you can keep using all versions released during your active license period.

🏁 Ready to bring Yaak to your team?

Yaak is trusted by thousands of developers worldwide.
It’s local, transparent, and backed by a simple license — no vendor lock-in, no surprise bills.

📧 Contact: sales@yaak.app
🌐 Learn more: yaak.app/pricing