# Bruno privacy rating

Local-first API client that stores collections as plain text files in the filesystem, so they can be versioned with Git. Supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests.

## Summary

Bruno scores 25 out of 100 (grade F) on the developer tools criteria. It partly meets open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://www.usebruno.com
- Source code: https://github.com/usebruno/bruno
- License: MIT
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight, Reddit Pixel, X (Twitter) Pixel
- Category: [Developer tools](https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/)
- Grade: F (25/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Partial | Open core. The main app is MIT licensed, but features in the paid Pro and Ultimate editions are proprietary. | https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/blob/main/license.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The home page loads Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight, Reddit Pixel and X (Twitter) Pixel (automated test). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Funded by paid licenses, but the privacy policy lists Google AdWords and other tracking for interest-based advertising. | https://www.usebruno.com/privacy-policy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/bruno/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/developer-tools/bruno.md