Postman
The World's Leading API Platform
Overview
Postman is an end-to-end API platform designed to simplify each stage of the API lifecycle. It enables software engineers and enterprise organizations to design, test, document, distribute, and monitor APIs within a single collaborative environment. By bringing together visual tools and command-line execution, Postman helps development teams streamline workflows and ensure high API quality. The platform includes core features such as a multi-protocol API Client, Spec Hub for managing specifications, Mock Servers for simulating API behaviors, and automated testing via the Collection Runner and Postman CLI. Teams can collaborate in private, partner, or public Workspaces, using role-based access controls and versioning to share collections and documentation. Postman also features AI capabilities, including an AI Engineer and Agent Mode, designed to assist with building, testing, and maintaining APIs across organizations. With monitoring, API catalog management, and governance controls, Postman provides a centralized solution for enterprise-scale API operations.
Best for: Software engineers, developers, and enterprise teams seeking an end-to-end platform to build, test, document, and manage APIs.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Comprehensive suite covering the complete API lifecycle from design to monitoring.
- Offers a free plan with core API client features, mock servers, and spec management.
- Integrated AI features like AI Engineer and Agent Mode to automate workflow execution.
Where it falls short
- Advanced enterprise governance and monitoring features require higher-tier plans.
- Monthly AI credit usage is subject to tier-based caps.
Pricing
Free
$0 per month
For individuals building and testing APIs.
Solo
$9 per month (billed annually)
For individuals who want to move faster with AI and automation.
Team
$19 per user/month (billed annually)
For teams building and shipping APIs together.
Enterprise
$49 per user/month (billed annually)
For organizations building, managing, and distributing APIs at scale.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Postman?
Postman is an API platform used to design, test, build, document, monitor, and manage APIs across the software development lifecycle.
Is Postman free to use?
Yes, Postman offers a Free plan for individuals building and testing APIs, which includes core client tools, mock servers, and 50 AI credits.
What paid plans does Postman offer?
Postman offers Solo ($9/month billed annually), Team ($19/user/month billed annually), and Enterprise ($49/user/month billed annually) plans.
What is Postman's AI Engineer?
Postman AI Engineer is a native feature that helps automate API workflows, including building, testing, and maintaining APIs across your organization.
How does team collaboration work in Postman?
Teams can collaborate using shared internal, partner, or public Workspaces with role-based access control, versioning, activity feeds, and inline comments.
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