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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Cypress
Star Rating
(107)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(1,649)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% 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.
- Users report that Postman excels in API Testing with a score of 9.5, highlighting its robust features for creating and executing tests, while Cypress also performs well with a score of 9.4, but reviewers mention that its primary focus is on end-to-end testing rather than API-specific functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that Postman offers superior API Monitoring capabilities, scoring 9.5, which allows users to keep track of API performance and health effectively. In contrast, Cypress scores 8.8 in API Monitoring, indicating it may not provide the same level of insight into API performance.
- Users on G2 say that Postman's API Discovery feature, rated at 9.0, is particularly beneficial for teams looking to explore and understand their APIs better. Cypress does not have a comparable feature, which may limit its usability for teams focused on API management.
- Reviewers mention that Postman's ease of use is rated at 9.1, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. In comparison, Cypress has a slightly higher ease of use rating at 9.3, but users report that its setup can be more complex due to its focus on testing web applications.
- G2 users highlight that Postman's collaboration features, such as Design Management and Access Control, score 8.9 and 8.8 respectively, making it easier for teams to work together on API projects. Cypress, while strong in testing, does not emphasize collaboration features to the same extent.
- Users say that Postman's reporting capabilities, rated at 8.8, provide valuable insights into API performance and testing outcomes. Cypress, however, has a lower score in this area, which may affect teams that rely heavily on detailed reporting for their testing processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cypress
OSS - Cypress Test Runner
Free
Always free and open source. No restrictions or limitations.
- http://download.cypress.io/desktop or 'npm install cypress'
Postman
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
Cypress
Free Trial is available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
92
9.3
1,295
Ease of Use
9.2
93
9.1
1,311
Ease of Setup
9.3
18
9.3
557
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
8.9
180
Quality of Support
8.8
74
8.7
1,076
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
9.0
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
90
9.2
1,255
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
143
Not enough data
9.5
146
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
559
Not enough data
8.8
514
Not enough data
8.7
494
Not enough data
8.8
508
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
521
Not enough data
8.8
498
Not enough data
8.9
511
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
31
Not enough data
9.5
33
Functionality
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Automation
6.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.0
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
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.4
303
Not enough data
8.9
291
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.8
284
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.7
282
Not enough data
8.6
276
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
285
Not enough data
8.4
281
Not enough data
8.5
275
Not enough data
8.9
279
Not enough data
8.3
272
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
176
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
826
Not enough data
8.7
726
Not enough data
8.6
668
Not enough data
8.8
375
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
761
Not enough data
8.9
738
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
648
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
680
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cypress and Postman are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Cypress is categorized as Automation Testing
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Platforms, API Development, API Security, API Management, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cypress
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
Computer Software
42.3%
Information Technology and Services
20.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Program Development
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
23.1%
Computer Software
35.0%
Information Technology and Services
30.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Are their any resources or individuals to help us connect our app authenticating with IdentityServer
1 Comment
SR
Try cy.pause, intract with app for identity and then resume. Or use api calls.Read more
Is there a plan to add firefox to the list of supported browsers?
1 Comment
SR
Firefox and edge are supported in cypress 4.0Read more
How can I influence my lead QA engineer positively to to use Cypress? Cross-browser is a factor.
1 Comment
SR
Cypress 4.0 add Firefox and edge browsers.Read 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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