mitmproxy

Interactive HTTPS proxy for debugging, testing and penetration testing

About mitmproxy

mitmproxy is an interactive intercepting proxy for HTTP/1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, WebSockets and other TLS-protected protocols, usable for debugging, testing, privacy measurement and penetration testing. It offers a console interface, the mitmweb browser UI similar to Chrome DevTools, and a Python scripting API for intercepting, modifying and replaying traffic.

mitmproxy website preview

Live preview of mitmproxy.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

mitmproxy: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers proxy, https, debugging, security testing — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1288 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

mitmproxy pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	mitmproxy.org

mitmproxy key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: proxy, https, debugging, security testing
Official site: mitmproxy.org

mitmproxy FAQ

How much does mitmproxy cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (mitmproxy.org).

What is mitmproxy used for?

Interactive HTTPS proxy for debugging, testing and penetration testing Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: proxy, https, debugging, security testing.

Where can I try mitmproxy?

On its official site, mitmproxy.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

mitmproxy vs alternatives

	mitmproxy	Charles Proxy	Fiddler Classic	Proxyman
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	proxy, https, debugging, security testing	proxy, http, debugging	proxy, http, debugging	proxy, macos, debugging
Official site	mitmproxy.org	charlesproxy.com	telerik.com	proxyman.io
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1288 tools. Alongside mitmproxy, it includes Valentina Studio, Termius, Gitfox, Aurees.

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