Postman

Postman

Postman is a comprehensive API development platform that enables developers to design, test, document, and monitor APIs throughout the entire API lifecycle. Used by over 25 million developers worldwide, it streamlines collaboration and accelerates API development with an intuitive interface and powerful automation tools.

Free plan available

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Features

API request builder with support for REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and WebSocket
Automated API testing with collection runner and CI/CD integration
API documentation generation with automatic syncing
Mock servers for API prototyping and development
Environment variables and workspace collaboration tools
API monitoring and performance analytics

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Intuitive interface that's easy for beginners yet powerful for advanced users
  • +Extensive collaboration features for team-based API development
  • +Strong community support with public API collections and workspaces
  • +Robust integrations with popular development tools and CI/CD pipelines

Cons

  • -Advanced features and team collaboration require paid plans
  • -Desktop application can be resource-intensive on older machines
  • -Learning curve for mastering advanced scripting and automation features

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free$0/moUnlimited API requests, Up to 3 team members, 5,000 collection runs per month, Basic API documentation
Basic$14/user/moEverything in Free, 10,000 collection runs per month, API monitoring (10,000 requests/month), Mock servers with 1,000 calls/month
Professional$29/user/moEverything in Basic, 100,000 collection runs per month, Advanced API monitoring, Mock servers with 10,000 calls/month, Role-based access control
EnterpriseCustom pricingEverything in Professional, Unlimited collection runs, SSO and advanced security, Dedicated support and SLAs, Custom integrations and onboarding

Quick Info

Starting Price
Free
Features
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