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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Postman
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansTyk
Star Rating
(40)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Postman excels in API Testing with a score of 9.5, highlighting its robust features for creating and executing tests. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and extensive documentation make it easy for teams to adopt and integrate into their workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Tyk shines in API Management, particularly in Traffic Control, where it received a score of 9.2. Users appreciate its ability to handle high volumes of traffic efficiently, making it a preferred choice for scaling applications.
- G2 users note that Postman offers superior API Discovery capabilities with a score of 9.0, allowing teams to easily find and utilize APIs. Users say that this feature significantly enhances collaboration among developers and reduces time spent searching for resources.
- Users on G2 report that Tyk's Security Management features, particularly in Security and Policy Enforcement, scored 8.9, providing a strong framework for managing API security. Reviewers mention that this is crucial for organizations that prioritize compliance and data protection.
- Reviewers mention that Postman’s ease of use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.1, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. Users say that the user-friendly interface and guided workflows help teams get started quickly.
- Users report that Tyk's API Monitoring capabilities, with a score of 8.5, provide valuable insights into API performance and usage. Reviewers mention that this feature is essential for maintaining optimal service levels and quickly identifying issues.
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
Tyk
Tyk Open Source
$0.00
Tyk Gateway is free to use, now and forever, because we believe that benefits all of us. We were open source when Tyk had one user and we’re still open source after millions of downloads.
- Deploy and manage your own gateway
- Getting started guides
- Access to our community and latest open source information
Free Trial
Postman
Free Trial is available
Tyk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,290
9.2
30
Ease of Use
9.1
1,305
9.3
29
Ease of Setup
9.3
551
9.2
23
Ease of Admin
8.9
180
9.1
23
Quality of Support
8.7
1,072
9.4
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
152
9.7
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,250
9.6
26
Features by Category
API Management
8.8
147
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
Security Testing
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.4
143
Not enough data
9.5
146
Not enough data
Security Management
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.0
135
Not enough data
Development
9.5
559
8.1
7
8.8
514
8.8
7
8.7
494
8.6
6
8.8
508
9.0
7
Collaboration
8.8
521
8.9
6
8.8
498
9.3
7
8.9
511
9.3
7
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
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.5
33
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.0
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
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Development - API Platforms
9.4
298
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.8
283
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
8.8
283
Not enough data
8.7
282
Not enough data
8.6
276
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
8.1
175
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
176
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
822
8.6
20
8.7
725
9.3
20
8.6
668
8.9
19
8.8
374
9.3
20
API Management
Feature Not Available
9.2
21
8.6
760
8.1
20
8.9
738
8.6
19
Feature Not Available
7.6
14
8.5
647
9.5
20
Data Integration
8.8
680
9.1
18
Feature Not Available
8.6
19
Feature Not Available
8.7
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Postman and Tyk 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
Tyk has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Postman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tyk
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
35.1%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.0%
Internet
1.9%
Other
27.2%
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Financial Services
15.8%
Retail
10.5%
Computer Software
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.9%
Other
34.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Tyk has no discussions with answers
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