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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Octopus Deploy
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansPostman
Star Rating
(1,638)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 Octopus Deploy excels in deployment automation with a score of 9.6, making it a strong choice for teams focused on continuous delivery. In contrast, Postman, while robust in API testing, does not specialize in deployment automation, which may limit its utility for DevOps teams.
- Reviewers mention that Postman shines in API testing with a score of 9.6, providing extensive features for API verification and monitoring. Octopus Deploy, while it has some API capabilities, does not match the depth of Postman's API testing functionalities.
- G2 users highlight that Octopus Deploy's configuration management and access control features score 8.5 and 8.7 respectively, which are essential for enterprise-level deployments. Postman, on the other hand, offers strong collaboration features but lacks the same level of configuration management, scoring lower in that area.
- Users on G2 report that Postman provides excellent usability with an ease of setup score of 9.2, making it user-friendly for new users. Octopus Deploy, with a score of 7.4, may require a steeper learning curve, which could be a drawback for teams looking for quick implementation.
- Reviewers say that Postman's API monitoring capabilities are rated at 9.5, which is crucial for maintaining the health of APIs in production. Octopus Deploy does not focus on API monitoring, which could be a disadvantage for teams that prioritize API performance.
- Users report that Octopus Deploy's deployment-ready staging feature is highly rated, allowing for seamless transitions between environments. In contrast, Postman does not offer deployment features, focusing instead on testing and collaboration, which may not meet the needs of teams looking for a comprehensive deployment solution.
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
Octopus Deploy
Free Trial is available
Postman
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
51
9.3
1,293
Ease of Use
8.6
51
9.1
1,308
Ease of Setup
7.6
32
9.3
554
Ease of Admin
8.2
28
8.9
180
Quality of Support
8.3
42
8.7
1,074
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
25
9.0
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
51
9.2
1,253
Features by Category
Administration
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Processes
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.7
5
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Verified
Not enough data
9.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
10.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Automation Support - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Management - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
300
Not enough data
8.9
290
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.8
284
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
284
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
823
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
Octopus Deploy and Postman are categorized as Build Automation
Unique Categories
Octopus Deploy is categorized as Runbook Automation, Continuous Delivery, Application Release Orchestration, Configuration Management, and Continuous Integration
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Platforms, API Development, API Security, API Management, Software Testing, and AI Agent Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Octopus Deploy
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
Computer Software
30.2%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Internet
5.7%
Insurance
5.7%
Retail
3.8%
Other
30.2%
Computer Software
35.0%
Information Technology and Services
30.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Octopus Deploy a CI tool?
1 Comment
MR
No, Octopus is meant for deploymentsRead more
Octopus Deploy has no more 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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