Compare AWS CloudTrail and Postman

At a Glance
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail
Star Rating
(102)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Postman
Postman
Star Rating
(1,744)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Postman excels in user experience, with many users praising its intuitive interface that makes API testing and development straightforward, even for beginners. One user noted, "I like how simple the interface is—even as a beginner, I didn’t feel lost while using it."
  • Users say that AWS CloudTrail provides exceptional operational visibility, which is crucial for troubleshooting and auditing. Reviewers highlighted its ability to capture detailed event data across AWS services, stating, "Cloud Trail gives you end-to-end operational visibility — critical for troubleshooting, auditing, and securing cloud networks."
  • According to verified reviews, Postman stands out for its powerful scripting capabilities, allowing users to automate complex API workflows. One user mentioned, "The scripting capabilities within the 'Pre-request Script' and 'Tests' tabs are what truly elevate Postman from a simple client to a full automation suite."
  • Reviewers mention that AWS CloudTrail is user-friendly and easy to set up, with a quick installation process that facilitates seamless integration into existing workflows. Users appreciated that it is "very user-friendly just one click, easy in terms of installation and integration."
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Postman has a robust community and extensive documentation, which enhances the overall support experience. Users noted that it helps them get quick results and simplifies the process of testing different endpoints, making it a go-to tool for many developers.
  • Users say that while AWS CloudTrail is strong in security and monitoring, it may not be as versatile for API testing compared to Postman. Reviewers pointed out that CloudTrail is excellent for tracking user activity and API usage but lacks the comprehensive testing features that Postman offers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS CloudTrail
No pricing available
Postman
Free Plan
Free
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Free Trial
AWS CloudTrail
No trial information available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
69
9.3
1,364
Ease of Use
8.3
70
9.2
1,382
Ease of Setup
9.1
38
9.3
628
Ease of Admin
9.1
39
9.0
189
Quality of Support
8.6
68
8.7
1,134
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
39
9.0
161
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
71
9.2
1,322
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.7
166
API Management
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
9.1
133
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
8.8
125
Security Testing
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
9.4
129
Not enough data
9.5
135
Security Management
Not enough data
8.8
121
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
8.9
619
Development
Not enough data
9.5
563
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.7
478
Not enough data
8.8
496
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
504
Not enough data
8.8
488
Not enough data
8.9
499
Service VirtualizationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
9.1
39
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.5
29
Usability
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
8.8
21
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
411
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.6
356
Not enough data
8.8
282
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.8
267
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
8.8
265
Not enough data
8.6
255
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
265
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
8.5
255
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.2
251
Not enough data
8.1
188
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
8.1
167
Not enough data
8.0
163
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.8
917
API Construction
Not enough data
9.5
838
Not enough data
8.7
709
Not enough data
8.7
649
Not enough data
8.7
358
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
755
Not enough data
8.9
723
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
633
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
665
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail
Postman
Postman
AWS CloudTrail and Postman share no categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.9%
Postman
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.8%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail
Information Technology and Services
28.7%
Computer Software
20.7%
Financial Services
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.6%
Banking
3.4%
Other
34.5%
Postman
Postman
Computer Software
35.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.2%
Financial Services
3.4%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.4%
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Discussions
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail Discussions
What is CloudWatch vs CloudTrail?
1 Comment
Manish G.
MG
Cloud watch is just for monitoring purposes whereas Cloudtrail is a web service which keeps all end to end logs for API activities also used for proactively...Read more
What is AWS CloudTrail used for?
1 Comment
Udu O.
UO
Auditing and monitoring of AWS services usage. AWS CloudTrail is a service that is used to record and monitor all the API calls and events that occur...Read more
Is AWS CloudTrail free?
1 Comment
Raghvinder S.
RS
Postman
Postman Discussions
What is Postman used for?
7 Comments
KARTHIK K.
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
Vu N.
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
Laurent P.
LP
There exists Postwoman as an alternative: https://postwoman.ioRead more