Postman
The World's Leading API Platform.
Overview
Postman is a widely-used API platform that enables developers to design, build, test, and iterate on their APIs. It provides a complete set of tools for the entire API lifecycle, from documentation and design to testing, mocking, and monitoring. Its collaborative features allow teams to work together efficiently in shared workspaces.
✨ Key Features
- API Client for sending REST, SOAP, and GraphQL requests
- API Builder for designing APIs with OpenAPI, RAML, and GraphQL
- Automated testing and test script creation
- API Documentation generation
- Mock Servers
- Workspaces for team collaboration
- API Monitoring
- Integrations with CI/CD pipelines
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one platform for the entire API lifecycle
- Extensive collaboration features and workspaces
- Large user community and ecosystem of integrations
Unique Value: Provides a single, collaborative platform to streamline the entire API development lifecycle, from design to testing and monitoring.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Sending and debugging API requests
- Automating functional, integration, and regression tests in CI/CD pipelines
- Creating and sharing API collections for team collaboration
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a very lightweight, browser-only client
- Projects where local, file-based storage of collections is a strict requirement
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more comprehensive suite of tools for the full lifecycle compared to more specialized tools that focus only on design or testing.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited team collaboration features, limited shared requests, and a cap on collection runs.
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