Compare LINQPad and Postman 
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
Learn more about LINQPadPostman
Star Rating
(1,748)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.9% 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, particularly for API testing and development. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which makes it easy to send requests and test endpoints, even for beginners who feel lost with other tools.
- Users say LINQPad shines in its ability to provide rapid feedback on queries, allowing for quick iterations. Reviewers highlight its lightweight nature and the organized result view, which significantly reduces debugging time compared to heavier IDEs like Visual Studio.
- According to verified reviews, Postman offers robust scripting capabilities that elevate it beyond a simple client. Users love the ability to chain complex requests and automate testing, which enhances their productivity and streamlines workflows.
- Reviewers mention that while LINQPad is praised for its support of various query types, including LINQ and SQL, it has fewer recent reviews, indicating a potential decline in user engagement or updates compared to Postman, which has a vibrant community and frequent feedback.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Postman’s ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users noting how quickly they can get started without extensive configuration. This contrasts with LINQPad, which, while effective, may not have the same level of onboarding support.
- Users report that both tools provide quality support, but LINQPad edges out slightly in this area. However, Postman’s extensive documentation and community resources help users troubleshoot effectively, making it a reliable choice for ongoing support needs.
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
1,374
Ease of Use
8.3
19
9.2
1,390
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
636
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
190
Quality of Support
8.9
12
8.7
1,145
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
162
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
19
9.2
1,333
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
148
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
513
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
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
367
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
294
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
850
Not enough data
8.7
728
Not enough data
8.7
668
Not enough data
8.7
376
API Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
772
Not enough data
8.9
741
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
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
35.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.7%
Financial Services
3.3%
Banking
2.0%
Telecommunications
1.9%
Other
26.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
LINQPad has no discussions with answers
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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