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Compare Postman and Swagger Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (38.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Postman
Star Rating
(1,742)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSwagger Studio
Star Rating
(187)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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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 makes API testing and development straightforward. One user mentioned, "I like how simple the interface is—even as a beginner, I didn’t feel lost while using it."
- Users say that Swagger Studio offers a solid API visualization and documentation experience, with feedback highlighting its ease of use for maintaining APIs. A reviewer noted, "This is the best for API Testing and API visualization. Easy to use, easy to maintain."
- Reviewers mention that Postman stands out for its powerful scripting capabilities, allowing users to automate complex workflows. One user highlighted, "The scripting capabilities within the 'Pre-request Script' and 'Tests' tabs are what truly elevate Postman from a simple client to a full automation suite."
- According to verified reviews, Postman has a significant advantage in implementation speed, with users appreciating its quick setup process. Many users have noted that they can get started with API testing almost immediately, which is a stark contrast to the more complex setup some have experienced with Swagger Studio.
- G2 reviewers report that while Swagger Studio provides a good interface for creating API documentation, it lacks the extensive community support and resources that Postman benefits from, as evidenced by Postman's higher volume of recent reviews and user engagement.
- Users say that Postman’s overall quality and support are superior, with many highlighting the responsive customer service and comprehensive resources available. One user remarked, "It helps you to get quick results. Using curls it's easy all the time," showcasing the practical benefits of Postman's support structure.
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
Swagger Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
Postman
Free Trial is available
Swagger Studio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,366
8.9
119
Ease of Use
9.2
1,382
8.7
120
Ease of Setup
9.3
628
8.7
36
Ease of Admin
9.0
188
8.1
22
Quality of Support
8.7
1,137
8.4
107
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
160
8.6
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,325
8.6
98
Features by Category
API Management
8.7
145
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.7
143
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
Security Testing
8.7
137
Not enough data
9.4
142
Not enough data
9.5
147
Not enough data
Security Management
8.8
135
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.9
133
Not enough data
Development
9.5
578
8.8
73
8.7
520
8.3
67
8.7
500
8.3
63
8.8
513
8.4
68
Collaboration
8.7
525
8.4
71
8.8
506
8.5
67
8.9
517
8.7
73
Functionality
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.6
30
Not enough data
Usability
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Organization
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Development - API Platforms
9.5
361
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.8
295
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
8.8
308
Not enough data
8.8
294
Not enough data
8.6
282
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
9.0
294
Not enough data
8.4
288
Not enough data
8.5
281
Not enough data
8.9
294
Not enough data
8.3
278
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
8.1
181
Not enough data
8.0
178
Not enough data
8.1
179
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
9.5
846
8.7
15
8.7
728
8.5
13
8.6
667
7.8
9
8.7
376
8.6
12
API Management
Feature Not Available
7.7
8
8.6
769
8.2
14
8.8
740
8.5
13
Feature Not Available
7.3
8
8.5
649
7.8
9
Data Integration
8.8
685
8.5
13
Feature Not Available
8.3
11
Feature Not Available
8.2
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Postman and Swagger Studio are categorized as API Platforms, API Development, and API Management
Unique Categories
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Security, Software Testing, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
Swagger Studio is categorized as API Documentation Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Swagger Studio
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
35.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.8%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Telecommunications
2.0%
Other
26.9%
Computer Software
32.0%
Information Technology and Services
21.0%
Financial Services
8.8%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Banking
3.3%
Other
31.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Which is better swagger or postman?
2 Comments
RS
Swagger is OpenAPI 3.0 compliant spec and SwaggerHub is the API Design and development platform. PostMan is just an API testing Client.Read more
Is Swagger paid?
1 Comment
RS
SwaggerHub is Paid. Swagger.io is not paid. It is free editor with atmost 2 PRIVATE schemas allowed. Rest all Schemas are PUBLIC.Read more
What is SwaggerHub used for?
1 Comment
NS
its an UI for API services, you get access to all the methods which are used in ApiRead more
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