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Postman

API development and testing platform

Founded:2014
Employees:500+
$14/user/mo
per user/month
4.6/ 5.0
G2:4.6/5
Capterra:4.7/5
Trustpilot:4.5/5
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Key Features

API request builder and testing
Collections for organizing APIs
Automated testing and scripts
Mock servers for development
API documentation generation
Team workspaces for collaboration

Feature Highlights

Request Builder

Visual interface to build API calls with headers, auth, body - no curl needed

Collections

Group related API calls, share with team, run entire suites

Automated Testing

Write JavaScript tests, run on every request, catch breaking changes

Mock Servers

Create fake API responses - develop frontend before backend is ready

Pros

  • Industry standard
  • Easy API testing
  • Great collaboration
  • Free tier

Cons

  • Can be slow
  • Expensive for teams
  • Complex for simple needs
  • Desktop app required

What Users Say

"Every backend developer uses Postman. It's the Chrome DevTools of API development."

Alex Johnson
Backend Lead
APIFirst

"Collections saved us weeks. Pre-configured API calls shared across the entire team - instant onboarding."

Emily Zhang
Engineering Manager
MicroServices Inc

"Mock servers are a lifesaver. Frontend devs start building before backend APIs are even finished."

Chris Martinez
Full Stack Developer
FastShip

✅ Best For

API developers

❌ Not Best For

Non-API projects

Integrations

github
gitlab
slack

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