Async Http Client
Asynchronous Http and WebSocket Client library for Java (by AsyncHttpClient)
OkHttp
Square’s meticulous HTTP client for the JVM, Android, and GraalVM. (by square)
| Async Http Client | OkHttp | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | |
| 6,346 | 46,372 | |
| 0.3% | 0.3% | |
| 8.6 | 9.3 | |
| 5 days ago | 4 days ago | |
| Java | Kotlin | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | Apache License 2.0 |
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Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Async Http Client
Posts with mentions or reviews of Async Http Client.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-03-29.
OkHttp
Posts with mentions or reviews of OkHttp.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2025-05-10.
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What is OkHttp? Exploring Open Source Funding, Licensing, and Community Engagement
This post dives into the evolution of OkHttp––a widely used Java HTTP client––focusing on its open source business model, funding strategies, licensing under Apache 2.0, and strong community engagement. We discuss key concepts and features, explore practical applications, analyze challenges, and forecast future trends in open source sustainability. In doing so, we compare OkHttp’s model with emerging tokenized and decentralized funding approaches. Along the way, we include references to authoritative resources (such as Square’s OkHttp GitHub repository and the official OkHttp website), as well as insightful discussions from various developer communities.
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OkHttp: The HTTP Client That Will Blow Your Mind!
View the Project on GitHub
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Unveiling Open Source Success: The Inspiring Story of OkHttp
OkHttp shines not only as a tool but also as a case study in sustainable open source practices. By combining consistent funding with a culture of open collaboration, Square has created an environment where rapid innovation meets robust quality assurance. With extensive documentation available on the official OkHttp website, developers worldwide can learn best practices and integrate OkHttp into their projects with ease. Furthermore, the thriving community around OkHttp has provided a rich repository of tutorials, performance benchmarks, and case studies. This collaborative approach not only accelerates problem-solving but also ensures that the tool evolves in tandem with emerging industry trends. As alternative funding models, including tokenized systems, gain traction in the open source arena, OkHttp continues to stand as a testament to the efficacy of conventional corporate-backed contributions.
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Comprehensive Guide to OkHttp for Java and Kotlin
When building applications that communicate over the web, a reliable and efficient HTTP client is essential. OkHttp, one of the most popular HTTP clients for Java and Android development, stands out as a powerful tool for handling network operations.
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Tutorial: Build a Java SDK based on OpenAPI Spec
Your SDK will need a reliable HTTP client to interact with APIs. For Java, consider HttpClient from the standard library or popular libraries like OkHttp if you need more flexibility.
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OpenSSL bug exposed up to 255 bytes of server heap and existed since 2011
> Issue summary: Calling the OpenSSL API function SSL_select_next_proto with an empty supported client protocols buffer may cause a crash or memory contents to be sent to the peer.
BoringSSL fix: https://boringssl.googlesource.com/boringssl/+/c1d9ac02514a1...
The heap leak was independently observed in 2014 in the Android okhttp library: https://github.com/square/okhttp/issues/437#issuecomment-358...
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Consuming and Testing third party API's using Spring Webclient
We will use Square’s Mock Webserver to spin up a mock server which we can use to simulate real api's request to the get coffee endpoint.
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OkHttp Documentation
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Is there a server simulator available for testing API endpoints with low code or no code configuration?
mockwebserver -> https://github.com/square/okhttp/tree/master/mockwebserver
What are some alternatives?
When comparing Async Http Client and OkHttp you can also consider the following projects:
Retrofit - A type-safe HTTP client for Android and the JVM
unirest-java - Unirest in Java: Simplified, lightweight HTTP client library.
Netty - Netty project - an event-driven asynchronous network application framework