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Compare Appium and Postman 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Appium
Star Rating
(60)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AppiumPostman
Star Rating
(1,700)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Postman excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Appium. Users appreciate its intuitive interface that simplifies API testing, making it a preferred choice for developers and testers alike.
- According to verified reviews, Postman has a much larger volume of recent feedback, indicating a more active user base. With 148 recent reviews compared to Appium's 2, it's clear that Postman is consistently meeting the needs of its users, as highlighted by comments on its powerful features for automated testing and organization.
- Users say that Postman’s ease of use is a standout feature, with many praising its ability to handle complex request flows effortlessly. The tool's collections and environments help keep APIs organized across different stages of development, which is a significant advantage for teams.
- Reviewers mention that while Appium is a solid choice for mobile app testing, it faces challenges in user experience compared to Postman. Although it allows for cross-platform testing with minimal modifications, some users find it less intuitive, especially those who are not already familiar with Selenium.
- According to user feedback, Postman shines in its implementation process, with many users highlighting the quick setup and straightforward onboarding. In contrast, Appium users have noted that its setup can be more complex, which may hinder new users from getting started quickly.
- G2 reviewers report that Postman provides superior support quality, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. In comparison, while Appium does offer a community-driven support model, some users feel that it lacks the same level of proactive assistance that Postman provides.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appium
No pricing availablePostman
Free Plan
Free
For individuals or a small team of 3 or less to start testing APIs.
- Up to 3 collaborators
- Access to API Client
- 3 Packages
Free Trial
Appium
Free Trial is available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
50
9.3
1,335
Ease of Use
8.4
50
9.1
1,351
Ease of Setup
7.7
10
9.3
597
Ease of Admin
8.3
5
9.0
186
Quality of Support
8.0
47
8.7
1,110
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
9.0
158
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
46
9.2
1,294
Features by Category
API Management
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
8.7
141
Security Testing
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.4
144
Not enough data
9.5
148
Security Management
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.0
135
Development
Not enough data
9.5
570
Not enough data
8.7
519
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.8
510
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
523
Not enough data
8.8
504
Not enough data
8.9
515
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.6
30
Usability
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
9.4
34
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.5
336
Not enough data
8.9
300
Not enough data
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.8
291
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
297
Not enough data
8.8
291
Not enough data
8.6
282
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
292
Not enough data
8.4
286
Not enough data
8.5
280
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
8.3
278
Agentic AI - Software Testing
8.7
5
8.2
178
7.3
5
8.1
177
7.0
5
8.2
178
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
9.5
838
Not enough data
8.7
728
Not enough data
8.6
668
Not enough data
8.7
377
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
765
Not enough data
8.8
739
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
648
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
683
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appium and Postman are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Appium has no unique categories
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Platforms, API Development, API Security, API Management, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Computer Software
23.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Other
26.7%
Computer Software
35.0%
Information Technology and Services
30.9%
Financial Services
3.1%
Banking
2.0%
Telecommunications
1.9%
Other
27.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What language is used in Appium?
3 Comments
PP
It supports multiple languages like java, js, python, ruby, c#, phpRead more
What is the use of Appium server?
1 Comment
G2
it act as a bridge between your device and system. go through appium architecture to understand betterRead more
What is Appium used for?
1 Comment
PP
It's a tool used for mobile application testing works on both android and iosRead more
What is Postman used for?
7 Comments
KK
Personnaly i used postman for connect multiple softwares through API.Read more
Is it possible to make such a service in the form of a Web App ?
3 Comments
VN
Hey Shrini,
We recently launched Postman on the Web feature to use on a browser. Make sure to install the Postman Agent file to bypass any CORDS...Read more
Is there any alternative?
3 Comments
LP
There exists Postwoman as an alternative:
https://postwoman.ioRead more
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