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Compare Cypress and Postman 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Cypress
Star Rating
(106)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansPostman
Star Rating
(1,743)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.9% 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 API testing and development, with users appreciating its intuitive interface that makes it easy for beginners to navigate. One user mentioned, "I like how simple the interface is—even as a beginner, I didn’t feel lost while using it."
- Users say that Cypress stands out for its robust debugging tools, particularly the Testeplay feature, which allows for detailed interaction with the DOM and provides valuable analytics. Reviewers highlighted this capability, stating it enables them to "look at every snapshot and interact with DOM."
- According to verified reviews, Postman offers a comprehensive automation suite with powerful scripting capabilities. Users noted that the "Pre-request Script" and "Tests" tabs allow for chaining complex requests, enhancing the overall testing experience.
- Reviewers mention that Cypress is praised for its ease of setup and the rich ecosystem of plugins available, making it straightforward to get started. One user remarked on the "simplicity of getting it working," which can be a significant advantage for teams looking to implement testing quickly.
- Users highlight that while Postman has a higher overall satisfaction score, Cypress maintains a strong presence in the small business market, with many users appreciating its documentation and community support. A reviewer noted, "I would say that I like the most the documentation provided by the Cypress team."
- G2 reviewers indicate that both tools have their strengths in user support, with Cypress slightly edging out Postman in quality of support ratings. However, Postman users still find it effective, with one stating, "It helps you to get quick results," showcasing its efficiency in delivering outcomes.
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
91
9.3
1,369
Ease of Use
9.2
92
9.2
1,385
Ease of Setup
9.3
18
9.3
631
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
9.0
189
Quality of Support
8.8
73
8.7
1,140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
9.0
161
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
89
9.2
1,328
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
512
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
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
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
847
Not enough data
8.7
727
Not enough data
8.7
667
Not enough data
8.8
375
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
771
Not enough data
8.8
740
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
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
41.7%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Financial Services
7.8%
Program Development
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
23.3%
Computer Software
35.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Telecommunications
1.9%
Other
26.9%
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
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
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
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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