Compare Postman and TestRail 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $35.00 1 user Per Month
Postman
Star Rating
(1,732)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansTestRail
Star Rating
(611)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $35.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
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, stating that even beginners find it easy to navigate and understand how to send requests and test endpoints.
- Users say TestRail provides a well-organized environment for managing QA test cases, with many highlighting its ability to keep all test plans and reports centralized. This structured approach is particularly beneficial for teams looking to maintain clarity in their testing processes.
- Reviewers mention that Postman’s scripting capabilities significantly enhance its functionality, allowing users to automate complex requests and capture tokens programmatically. This feature elevates it beyond a simple client, making it a robust tool for developers.
- According to verified reviews, TestRail is praised for its user-friendly UI and the variety of options it offers for structuring test suites. However, some users have noted that it can struggle to meet specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Postman has a quicker implementation process, with many users noting that they can achieve quick results and easily utilize features like cURL commands. This efficiency is a significant advantage for teams needing to ramp up their API testing swiftly.
- Users report that while TestRail has a solid support system, Postman edges ahead with slightly higher ratings in quality of support. Reviewers appreciate the proactive assistance and responsiveness they receive, which can be crucial for teams facing tight deadlines.
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
TestRail
Professional Cloud
Starting at $35.00
1 user Per Month
Our cloud-based/SaaS edition hosted on our fast and secure servers.
- No IT required, get started in minutes
- Automated updates & optimizations
- Secure hosting on super-fast servers
Free Trial
Postman
Free Trial is available
TestRail
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,354
8.6
461
Ease of Use
9.2
1,372
8.6
463
Ease of Setup
9.3
618
8.6
190
Ease of Admin
9.0
189
8.6
173
Quality of Support
8.7
1,124
8.4
382
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
161
8.6
165
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,312
8.5
433
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
228
Not enough data
7.9
226
Not enough data
8.5
226
Management
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.2
209
Not enough data
8.4
208
API Management
8.8
131
Not enough data
9.1
133
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
8.8
125
Not enough data
Security Testing
8.6
124
Not enough data
9.4
129
Not enough data
9.5
135
Not enough data
Security Management
8.8
121
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
Development
9.5
562
Not enough data
8.7
499
Not enough data
8.7
478
Not enough data
8.8
496
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.8
504
Not enough data
8.8
488
Not enough data
8.9
499
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.5
29
Not enough data
Usability
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Development - API Platforms
9.6
348
Not enough data
8.8
280
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.8
267
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
8.9
284
Not enough data
8.8
264
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
9.0
265
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.2
251
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
8.1
167
6.2
10
8.0
163
6.7
9
8.1
164
7.2
10
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
835
Not enough data
8.7
709
Not enough data
8.7
649
Not enough data
8.7
358
Not enough data
API Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
754
Not enough data
8.9
723
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
632
Not enough data
Data Integration
8.8
665
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Postman and TestRail are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Postman is categorized as Service Virtualization, API Platforms, API Development, API Security, API Management, Build Automation, and AI Agent Builders
TestRail is categorized as Test Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TestRail
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
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
30.3%
Financial Services
3.3%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.8%
Other
27.3%
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Financial Services
4.1%
Automotive
3.9%
Computer Games
3.1%
Other
43.7%
Discussions
What is Postman used for?
7 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
Mobile version will come?
2 Comments
SM
Hey Alexander,
Thanks for your post.
TestRail is a standard web application, so you would already be able to access it from mobile devices such as...Read more
What is TestRail tool?
2 Comments
PM
TestRail is one of the best software testing tool for test management. It helps in Creating , Monitoring and Maintaining Test plans ,Test suites and Test...Read more
What is TestRail used for?
2 Comments
PL
TestRail serves as a web-based tool for managing test cases. Testers, developers, and team leaders employ it to efficiently organize, track, and oversee...Read more
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