Frontend Frameworkshttpx
A next generation HTTP client for Python.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 10, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
httpx is a modern and feature-rich HTTP client library for Python that supports both sync and async operations, making it ideal for building robust web applications and services.
httpx stands out as a versatile Python library for making HTTP requests, offering both sync and async capabilities in a single package.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Developers building modern, high-performance HTTP clients for their applications
Teams requiring both synchronous and asynchronous HTTP requests within the same project
Look elsewhere if
Projects that require a web UI or platform-based interaction with HTTP services
Applications needing extensive customization beyond what httpx offers out-of-the-box
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited documentation for advanced features
Complex functionalities like middleware and custom transport layers are not well-documented
- 02
Performance issues under heavy load
Benchmarks show increased latency when handling thousands of concurrent requests
What it does well
Support for both synchronous and asynchronous operations
Automatic handling of redirects, retries, and timeouts
Built-in support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/1.1
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up httpx
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.