Compare IBM API Connect and Postman 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free
IBM API Connect
Star Rating
(162)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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Star Rating
(1,733)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
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 users praising its intuitive interface that simplifies API testing and development. One user noted, "I like how simple the interface is—even as a beginner, I didn’t feel lost while using it."
- Users say that Postman offers superior scripting capabilities, allowing for complex request automation. Reviewers highlighted features like the "Pre-request Script" and "Tests" tabs, which enable users to chain requests and capture tokens seamlessly, enhancing their workflow.
- According to verified reviews, IBM API Connect is recognized for its broad management capabilities across various API types, including REST and WSDL. Users appreciate the developer portal that facilitates service discoverability, stating, "It is very user-friendly" and "great support for DevOps."
- Reviewers mention that Postman has a significantly quicker setup process, with many users noting the ease of onboarding. This contrasts with IBM API Connect, where some users have reported challenges during the initial implementation phase.
- Users highlight that Postman consistently receives higher satisfaction ratings, particularly in areas like ease of use and overall quality. With a G2 Score of 93.85, it reflects a strong preference among users compared to IBM API Connect's score of 73.82.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while IBM API Connect offers robust features for enterprise-level management, Postman’s focus on API testing and development makes it a preferred choice for mid-market users, as evidenced by its 38% share of reviews from that segment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
IBM API Connect
Free Trial is available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
119
9.3
1,356
Ease of Use
8.5
121
9.2
1,374
Ease of Setup
7.8
69
9.3
620
Ease of Admin
8.0
57
9.0
189
Quality of Support
8.2
114
8.7
1,126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
52
9.0
161
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
116
9.2
1,314
Features by Category
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
Development
9.1
48
9.5
562
9.0
47
8.7
499
8.8
42
8.7
478
8.8
41
8.8
496
Collaboration
8.8
43
8.8
504
8.7
44
8.8
488
8.9
45
8.9
499
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
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
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.6
349
Not enough data
8.8
280
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.8
267
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.9
284
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
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
8.1
167
Not enough data
8.0
163
Not enough data
8.1
164
Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Observability - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
API Construction
8.3
66
9.5
836
8.8
66
8.7
709
8.4
65
8.7
649
8.6
67
8.7
358
API Management
8.4
67
Feature Not Available
8.1
65
8.6
754
8.5
66
8.9
723
8.1
59
Feature Not Available
9.0
68
8.5
632
Data Integration
8.6
66
8.8
665
8.1
65
Feature Not Available
8.1
58
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM API Connect and Postman are categorized as API Development, API Management, and API Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM API Connect is categorized as API Marketplace and AI Gateways
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Security, Software Testing, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM API Connect
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
23.8%
Financial Services
11.9%
Banking
9.8%
Computer Software
8.4%
Retail
6.3%
Other
39.9%
Computer Software
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
30.3%
Financial Services
3.3%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
How does API Connect work?
3 Comments
MG
APIs across their entire lifecycle. Here’s how it works:
API Creation: IBM API Connect allows users to design, develop, and deploy APIs quickly. You can...Read more
IBM API Connect has no more discussions with answers
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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