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Compare Cucumber and Postman 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Cucumber
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CucumberPostman
Star Rating
(1,745)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Postman excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that makes API testing accessible even for beginners. Users appreciate how easy it is to send requests and test different endpoints, stating, "I didn’t feel lost while using it."
- Users say that Cucumber shines in enhancing collaboration among teams, particularly with its Gherkin language, which is described as "very business-friendly." This feature allows product owners and non-technical stakeholders to easily understand the testing process, improving communication.
- Reviewers mention that Postman offers robust scripting capabilities that elevate it beyond a simple client. Users highlight the ability to chain complex requests and programmatically capture tokens, which significantly enhances automation workflows and efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Cucumber faces challenges in user satisfaction compared to Postman, with a lower overall rating. While it provides excellent support for data-driven testing, some users feel it lacks the same level of ease and functionality that Postman offers, particularly in setup and administration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Postman has a quick implementation process, with many users noting the straightforward onboarding experience. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started with API testing without extensive training.
- Users report that while Cucumber is effective for behavior-driven development, it may not meet the needs of all users as effectively as Postman. Some reviewers express a desire for more intuitive features and better overall support, which Postman consistently delivers, as reflected in its higher quality of support ratings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cucumber
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
Cucumber
No trial information availablePostman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
27
9.3
1,370
Ease of Use
8.1
27
9.1
1,386
Ease of Setup
8.1
9
9.3
632
Ease of Admin
7.6
7
9.0
190
Quality of Support
8.0
26
8.7
1,141
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
9.0
162
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
24
9.2
1,329
Features by Category
API Management
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.7
143
Not enough data
8.7
139
Security Testing
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
9.4
142
Not enough data
9.5
147
Security Management
Not enough data
8.8
135
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.9
133
Development
Not enough data
9.5
579
Not enough data
8.7
518
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.8
513
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
524
Not enough data
8.8
507
Not enough data
8.9
517
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
9.1
34
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
363
Not enough data
8.9
305
Not enough data
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.8
296
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.9
309
Not enough data
8.8
293
Not enough data
8.6
283
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
293
Not enough data
8.4
288
Not enough data
8.6
283
Not enough data
8.9
294
Not enough data
8.3
279
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
8.1
180
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
8.1
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
848
Not enough data
8.7
728
Not enough data
8.7
668
Not enough data
8.7
376
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
772
Not enough data
8.9
741
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
649
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
683
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cucumber and Postman are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Cucumber 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
Cucumber
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
29.4%
Computer Software
17.6%
Retail
8.8%
Food & Beverages
5.9%
Financial Services
5.9%
Other
32.4%
Computer Software
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
30.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Telecommunications
1.9%
Other
26.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Cucumber has no discussions with answers
What is Postman used for?
8 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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