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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.0% 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
Browse all 3 pricing plansPostman
Star Rating
(1,619)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 user-friendly interface and robust features for creating and executing tests. In contrast, IBM API Connect received a score of 9.1, with reviewers mentioning that while it offers solid testing capabilities, it can be less intuitive for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Postman shines in API Discovery and Monitoring, scoring 9.0 and 9.5 respectively. Users appreciate the seamless integration of these features, which allow for efficient tracking and management of APIs. On the other hand, IBM API Connect, while strong in API Monitoring with a score of 8.5, does not match the same level of user satisfaction in Discovery.
- G2 users highlight Postman's ease of setup with a score of 9.2, stating that the onboarding process is straightforward and quick. Conversely, IBM API Connect's setup received a lower score of 7.8, with users reporting that it can be complex and time-consuming, especially for larger enterprises.
- Users on G2 report that Postman offers superior collaboration features, scoring 8.9 in Design Management. Reviewers mention that the ability to share collections and collaborate in real-time enhances team productivity. IBM API Connect, with a score of 8.8, provides collaboration tools but lacks some of the intuitive sharing capabilities that Postman offers.
- Reviewers mention that Postman provides excellent security features, particularly in Data Security with a score of 9.1. Users appreciate the comprehensive security auditing and compliance monitoring tools. In comparison, IBM API Connect scored 8.8 in Data Security, with some users noting that while it is effective, it may require more configuration to achieve the same level of security assurance.
- Users say that Postman's API Construction capabilities, particularly in API Testing and Simulation Quality, are standout features, scoring 9.4 and 9.4 respectively. They appreciate the detailed feedback and simulation options available. IBM API Connect, while scoring 8.3 in API Testing, is seen as less flexible in this area, with users mentioning that it lacks some of the advanced simulation features found in Postman.
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
1,284
Ease of Use
8.5
121
9.1
1,299
Ease of Setup
7.8
69
9.3
545
Ease of Admin
8.0
57
8.9
180
Quality of Support
8.2
114
8.7
1,066
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
52
9.0
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
116
9.2
1,244
Features by Category
API Management
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
9.1
148
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
145
Security Management
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.0
135
Development
9.1
48
9.5
559
9.0
47
8.8
514
8.8
42
8.7
494
8.8
41
8.8
508
Collaboration
8.8
43
8.8
521
8.7
44
8.8
497
8.9
45
8.9
510
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
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
292
Not enough data
9.0
287
Not enough data
8.7
279
Not enough data
8.7
282
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
282
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.6
275
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
8.4
280
Not enough data
8.5
274
Not enough data
8.8
278
Not enough data
8.3
271
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
8.1
174
Not enough data
8.0
174
Not enough data
8.2
175
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
9.4
817
8.8
66
8.7
724
8.4
65
8.6
668
8.6
67
8.8
373
API Management
8.4
67
Feature Not Available
8.1
65
8.6
758
8.5
66
8.8
736
8.1
59
Feature Not Available
9.0
68
8.5
646
Data Integration
8.6
66
8.8
678
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
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
35.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Financial Services
3.1%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.9%
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?
5 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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