Compare Cucumber and Postman

At a Glance
Cucumber
Cucumber
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Postman
Postman
Star Rating
(1,737)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% 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 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 available
Postman
Free Plan
Free
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Free Trial
Cucumber
No trial information available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
28
9.3
1,358
Ease of Use
8.2
28
9.2
1,376
Ease of Setup
8.3
10
9.3
622
Ease of Admin
7.6
7
9.0
189
Quality of Support
8.1
27
8.7
1,128
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
9.0
161
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
25
9.2
1,316
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
618
Development
Not enough data
9.5
562
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
405
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.6
350
Not enough data
8.8
281
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.8
267
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.9
286
Not enough data
8.8
264
Not enough data
8.6
254
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
265
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
8.9
267
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
915
API Construction
Not enough data
9.5
836
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
754
Not enough data
8.9
723
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
632
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
665
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cucumber
Cucumber
Postman
Postman
Cucumber and Postman are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Cucumber
Cucumber has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cucumber
Cucumber
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.1%
Postman
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Cucumber
Cucumber
Information Technology and Services
31.4%
Computer Software
17.1%
Retail
8.6%
Food & Beverages
5.7%
Financial Services
5.7%
Other
31.4%
Postman
Postman
Computer Software
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
30.3%
Financial Services
3.3%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.4%
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Discussions
Cucumber
Cucumber Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Cucumber has no discussions with answers
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