[ Postman Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) [ Postman Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) # Postman Features ##### ## API Construction (4) API Testing Provides an environment for users to rest their API's functionality, efficiency, and data accuracy. API Security Protect APIs from threats using authentication, access control and encryption Orchestration Allows administrators to create APIs that utilize multiple backend resources and databases. Scalability Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality. Show More ##### ## API Management (6) Logs/Documentation Records details related to usage and functionality for analytics and reporting. API Monitoring Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. API Gateway Manage and direct API requests between clients and backend services Performance Monitoring Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Show More ##### ## Data Integration (2) App Integration The functionality at which APIs integrate with and perform within third-party applications. Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Show More ##### ## API Management (4) API Discovery Detects new and undocumented assets as they enter a network and add them to asset inventory. API Monitoring Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. Reporting Provides results of the simulation and reveals potential security gaps or vulnerabilitites. Change Management Tools to track and implement required security policy changes. Show More ##### ## Security Testing (3) Compliance Monitoring Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse. API Verification Allows users to set customizable API verification settings to improve security requirements. API Testing Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work. Show More ##### ## Security Management (3) Security and Policy Enforcement Abilities to set standards for network, application, and API security risk management. Anomoly Detection Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Bot Detection Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud or abusing applications. Show More ##### ## Development (4) API Testing Provides an environment for users to test their API's functionality, efficiency, and data accuracy. Data Security Allows users to secure access to data. Provides additional support for security practices like IP whitelisting, attack mitigation, and data encryption. Orchestration Allows developers to create APIs that utilize multiple backend resources and databases. Scalability Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality. Show More ##### ## Collaboration (3) Design Management Allows administrators to set API design guidelines and best practices. Access Control Enables administrators to set permissions for team members to access workspaces. Visibility Allows members across teams to view progress and updates throughout the design process. Show More ##### ## Functionality (4) Test Coverage Deploys a broad solution suitable for many types of formats. System Capture Accurately captures system behavior for relevant simulation. False Positives Minimizes the occurence of false positives when testing. Simulation Quality Simulates robust and realistic build environments. Show More ##### ## Usability (3) Remediation Suggestions Automatically detects changes in services and suggests remediation and test actions. Collaboration Empowers multiple QA testers, developers, and other team members to collaborate on testing. Ease of Configuration Allows users to easily set and configure complex test scenarios. Show More ##### ## Customization - AI Agent Builders (6) Natural Language Configuration Supports configuration using natural language instructions. Tone Customization Allows users to customize the tone of agent. Security Guardrails Enables definition of clear security guardrails for agent actions. API Security Protect APIs from threats using authentication, access control and encryption Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Show More ##### ## Functionality - AI Agent Builders (6) Omni-channel Support Provides support across web, mobile, messaging apps, and other channels. Agent Branding Allows customization of agent branding, including visual appearance and conversational style. Proactive Response Capabilities Equips agents with proactive response capabilities based on predefined triggers. Seamless Human Escalation Facilitates seamless escalation to human employees for complex issues. Multimedia Support Supports various file formats Multi-Modal Input Support Processing different types of input like text, voice, images etc. Show More ##### ## Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders (3) Analytics & Reporting Provides analytics and reporting on agent performance and interactions. Contextual Awareness Offers agents the ability to maintain contextual awareness across interactions. Data Privacy Compliance Ensures compliance with data privacy and governance requirements. Show More ##### ## Integration - AI Agent Builders (5) Workflow Automation Automates workflows and actions based on agent responses. API Usage Allows the use of APIs for advanced agent configuration. Platform Interoperability Enables interoperability with multiple platforms for unified experiences. CRM Data Integration Allows integration with CRM data to ground agent responses in business context. Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Development - API Platforms (4) API Testing Provides an environment for users to test their API's functionality, efficiency, and data accuracy. Scalability Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality. Orchestration Allows developers to create APIs that utilize multiple backend resources and databases. Data Security Allows users to secure access to data. Provides additional support for security practices like IP whitelisting, attack mitigation, and data encryption. Show More ##### ## Collaboration - API Platforms (3) Visibility Allows members across teams to view progress and updates throughout the design process. Access Control Enables administrators to set permissions for team members to access workspaces. Design Management Allows administrators to set API design guidelines and best practices. Show More ##### ## API Management - API Platforms (5) API Monitoring Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. Traffic Control Limits access to suspicious visitors and monitors for traffic spikes to prevent overloads like DDoS attacks. Gateway Provides a dashboard for users to manage, govern, and secure their API. Logs/Documentation Records details related to usage and functionality for analytics and reporting. Monetization Allows administrators to manage pricing and billing of API integration with customer applications. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Software Testing (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (51) Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Developer Portal Central hub for developers to access documentation, tools and resources Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems API Governance Enforce consistent standards and policies across the entire API lifecycle API Design Creation of a plan for an API to expose data and functionality to its users API Lifecycle Management Manage an API from its creation to deployment through updates, monitoring, and maintenance Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Application Management Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Dashboard Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Usage Tracking/Analytics Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources Data Mapping Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Rules-Based Workflow Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Self Service Portal Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Multiple Data Sources Allows users to manage data from a number of sources Data Connectors Connect to big data sources Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Testing Management Test specific APIs to determine if systems are properly functioning User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Data Synchronization Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Database Support Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Scalability Manage a growing amount of work to meet increased demand without compromising performance Personalization Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences Data Extraction Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources Webhooks Event-driven HTTP callback that automatically sends real-time data between applications API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Natural Language Processing Process and analyze human language in text or audio form Fallback Handling Automatically switching to secondary AI model(s) during failure or hallucinations Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Multiple LLM Models Ability to interact with various large language models, such as GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini, Llama 3, and more Built-in AI Assistant Chatbot or AI assistant that answers queries and provides recommendations within an application Automated Testing Execution of software tests by leveraging automation tools Data Governance Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Pre-built Templates Pre-defined templates within a library for common cases such as contracts, websites, emails, and more Agent Design Tools Designing how agent will communicate, take decisions and behave in different scenarios via flowcharts, scripts, or visual editors Deep Learning Artificial neural networks using multiple layers of processing are used to extract progressively higher level features from data. 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