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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
LINQPad
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,637)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.
- Users report that LINQPad excels in API Testing with a score of 9.5, highlighting its ability to quickly test and debug LINQ queries, while Postman also shines in this area with a similar score of 9.4, but reviewers mention that its user interface can be more intuitive for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that LINQPad's ease of use is rated at 8.3, which some users find less user-friendly compared to Postman's higher score of 9.1, indicating that Postman may be more accessible for new users looking to manage APIs.
- G2 users highlight LINQPad's strong API Discovery capabilities with a score of 9.0, which allows for efficient exploration of APIs, whereas Postman also performs well in this area but is noted for its extensive documentation and community support, making it easier for users to find help.
- Users on G2 report that LINQPad's data security features score 8.8, which is commendable, but Postman edges ahead with a score of 9.1, with reviewers mentioning its robust security auditing and compliance monitoring features that are crucial for enterprise-level applications.
- Reviewers mention that LINQPad's simulation quality is rated at 9.4, making it a strong choice for developers needing to simulate data scenarios, while Postman, with a score of 9.4 in API Testing, is praised for its ability to create comprehensive test suites that can be easily shared among team members.
- Users say that LINQPad's reporting capabilities score 8.8, which is useful for generating insights, but Postman’s API Monitoring score of 8.8 is complemented by its real-time monitoring features, which reviewers find invaluable for tracking API performance and uptime.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LINQPad
No pricing availablePostman
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
LINQPad
No trial information availablePostman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
20
9.3
1,290
Ease of Use
8.3
19
9.1
1,305
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
551
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
180
Quality of Support
8.9
12
8.7
1,072
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
19
9.2
1,250
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
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
298
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.8
283
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
283
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
822
Not enough data
8.7
725
Not enough data
8.6
668
Not enough data
8.8
374
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
760
Not enough data
8.9
738
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
647
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.8
680
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LINQPad and Postman are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
LINQPad has no unique categories
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Platforms, API Development, API Security, API Management, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LINQPad
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
33.3%
Computer Software
29.2%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Sports
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
25.0%
Computer Software
35.1%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.9%
Other
27.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
LINQPad has no discussions with answers
What is Postman used for?
6 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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