# Top tools for designing and testing APIs

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Looking at data on the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development">API development software</a> category page, <strong>Postman, SwaggerHub, </strong>and<strong> Stoplight</strong> stand out as the most popular and highly rated platforms for teams focused on designing and testing APIs. These tools streamline the API lifecycle from design through documentation, testing, and monitoring. See below for my top software list.</p><ol>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews"><strong>Postman</strong></a> – is one of the most widely used platforms for API design, testing, and collaboration. It provides automated testing, mock servers, version control, and real-time team workspaces, making it an industry standard for both small teams and enterprises.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/api-hub-formerly-smartbear-swaggerhub/reviews"><strong>SwaggerHub</strong></a><strong> </strong>– offers a collaborative design environment built on the OpenAPI specification. Teams use SwaggerHub to standardize API design, auto-generate documentation, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines for consistent delivery.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews"><strong>Stoplight</strong></a> – is a cloud-based platform for design-first API development. It allows teams to create mock APIs, run tests, and produce interactive documentation. Its governance features make it a strong choice for organizations managing multiple APIs.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/kong-insomnia/reviews"><strong>Insomnia</strong></a> – is a developer-friendly tool for debugging, testing, and designing REST and GraphQL APIs. It features environment variables, authentication workflows, and plugin support, making it a flexible choice for agile teams.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/kong-konnect/reviews"><strong>Kong Konnect</strong></a> – includes an API gateway with strong testing and monitoring features. It supports design consistency, security policies, and scaling for cloud-native APIs.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/soapui/reviews"><strong>SoapUI</strong></a> – specializes in testing SOAP and REST APIs, offering load testing, security checks, and automation. It’s a trusted choice for QA and testing teams in enterprises with legacy systems.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/paw/reviews"><strong>Paw</strong></a> – is a Mac-based API client that supports API design, testing, and advanced debugging. It integrates with Git and CI/CD tools for collaborative workflows.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews"><strong>ReadyAPI</strong></a> – is a commercial suite from the makers of SoapUI, offering advanced API testing for performance, security, and compliance. It’s aimed at enterprises with strict testing needs.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-manager/reviews"><strong>WSO2 API Manager</strong></a><strong> </strong>– is an open-source API management solution that supports API design, governance, and testing at scale. It’s flexible for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.</li>
</ol><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">What do you think? Based on your experiences, are there other tools that should be added to this list? I’d love to hear what the G2 community recommends for designing and testing APIs effectively.</p>

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&lt;p&gt;If you are looking for something more enterprise-grade, check out Mulesoft: https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews&lt;/p&gt;

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