# DreamFactory vs Postman Comparison

| | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 47 | 1,782 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### DreamFactory

**Not enough data**

### Postman

Pros:
- Ease of Use (460 reviews)
- API Testing (394 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (222 reviews)
- Performance Issues (202 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 9.3 (1388 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 9.1 (1407 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 9.3 (658 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (186 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (1151 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (1343 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### DreamFactory

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Open Source

Price: Free

Description: Created for hands-on learning, personal project, and early stage development

Key Features:
- PostgreSQL
- Unlimited API Call Volume
- Role Based Access Control

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamfactory/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Postman

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Plan

Price: Free

Description: For individuals or a small team of 3 or less to start testing APIs.

Key Features:
- Up to 3 collaborators
- Access to API Client
- 3 Packages

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Federation

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Architecture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Transformation

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.7/10 | 169 |

#### API Management 

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (119 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (121 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (118 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (112 reviews) | 

#### Security Testing

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (111 reviews) | 
| **API Verification** | Not enough data | 9.3 (117 reviews) | 
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (124 reviews) | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.7 (108 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.2 (107 reviews) | 
| **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | 7.7 (107 reviews) | 

### API Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.8/10 | 635 |

#### Development

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (555 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.7 (483 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (462 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (478 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (488 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (473 reviews) | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (484 reviews) | 

### Service Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.9/10 | 40 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Test Coverage** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **System Capture** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Simulation Quality** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 

#### Usability 

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Ease of Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 

### API Documentation Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API Contracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Respository** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | 8.2/10 | 7 |
| **Postman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Code extensibility** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API variety** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Management** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role based access control** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Agent Builders

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.7/10 | 22 |

#### Customization - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tone Customization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Security Guardrails** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Functionality - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Omni-channel Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Agent Branding** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Response Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Seamless Human Escalation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Contextual Awareness** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Data Privacy Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **API Usage** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Platform Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **CRM Data Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

### API Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.7/10 | 457 |

#### Development - API Platforms

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 9.6 (381 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (277 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (255 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration - API Platforms

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (284 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (249 reviews) | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (240 reviews) | 

#### API Management - API Platforms

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (257 reviews) | 
| **Traffic Control** | Not enough data | 8.4 (242 reviews) | 
| **Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.5 (240 reviews) | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (260 reviews) | 
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (234 reviews) | 

### Software Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.0/10 | 197 |

#### Agentic AI - Software Testing

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (161 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.0 (155 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DreamFactory** | N/A | N/A |
| **Postman** | 8.8/10 | 924 |

#### API Construction

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (828 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.6 (695 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (632 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (345 reviews) | 

#### API Management

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Traffic Control** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (740 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (708 reviews) | 
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.5 (618 reviews) | 

#### Data Integration

| Feature | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **App Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (652 reviews) | 
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Plugins** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to DreamFactory (3):** [API Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-generation), [API Documentation Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-documentation-management), [Data Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-virtualization)

**Unique to Postman (8):** [Service Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/service-virtualization), [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms), [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security), [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management), [Software Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-testing), [Build Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/build-automation), [ AI Agent Builders Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agent-builders)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DreamFactory | Postman | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 45.7% | 34.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 36.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.1% | 28.8% | 

### By Industry

#### DreamFactory

- **Computer Software:** 21.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 8.7%
- **Government Administration:** 8.7%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Retail:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 4.3%
- **Construction:** 4.3%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 23.9%

#### Postman

- **Computer Software:** 35.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Banking:** 2.0%
- **Internet:** 1.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.5%
- **Retail:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 19.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to DreamFactory

- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (771 reviews)
- [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
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- [AWS Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (202 reviews)

### Alternatives to Postman

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- [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (770 reviews)
- [Swagger Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/swagger-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [SAP Integration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integration-suite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [Azure API Management](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-api-management/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### DreamFactory

- Title: [Is DreamFactory opensource?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-dreamfactory-opensource) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, DreamFactory is Open Source and we sell additional enterprise features and support. You can find the repo at..."
- Title: [What is DreamFactory database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-dreamfactory-database) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "DreamFactory can easily connect to one or many database sources to create an API endpoint. Here is a list of SQL, Big Data, and NoSQL databases that..."
- Title: [What does DreamFactory do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-dreamfactory-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "At a high level:
DreamFactory.com is an enterprise-grade code automation platform for APIs. DreamFactory instantly generates database and network APIs to..."

### Postman

- Title: [What is Postman used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-postman-used-for) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Personnaly i used postman for connect multiple softwares through API."
- Title: [Is there any alternative?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-alternative) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You can try Imsomnia"
- Title: [Is it possible to make such a service in the form of a Web App ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13275-is-it-possible-to-make-such-a-service-in-the-form-of-a-web-app) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Not available as web app. However you can either download it as a setup for your Mac or PC or you can add it as a chrome extension and use it."
- Title: [How we can best use Postman for Custom API Testing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-we-can-best-use-postman-for-custom-api-testing) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Postman collections to group related API requests together. "
- Title: [Always getting an update Popup](https://www.g2.com/discussions/always-getting-an-update-popup) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Have you updated the software?  I don't get that update popup when I am up to date.  There are a lot of good reasons to run the updates as well, but if you..."

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