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Kumar P.
KP
Software Engineer 2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A must have software for REST based testing for Devops and Developers"
What do you like best about Postman?

Small learning curve because of its very intuitive UI.

Support for adding Collections for your product APIs. Using a Simple JSON file one can easily add a collection with the details of all the endpoints and use cases covered in the post organized way possible. This makes importing exporting of API endpoints very handy.

Very rich and organized UI to save credentials and automap the credentials to the collection in a single click.

Being a developer I really enjoy the 'code' feature which easily translates your API request into any currently used language. This is a boon to the developers, they no more need to write code from scratch to integrate it into their code. Postman is an open source tool to test any http/https based apis. Its Simple UI makes learning curve to use it very simple also it doesn't require any prior knowledge of any programming knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

I feel there is a need for some open-source Postman collation repository for all opensource APIs available at a click from within the app. Because this is something all the developers will love to have. Webhook endpoints for all common opensource APIs will also be very appreciated.

It would be great if network packet sniffing and features that fiddler provides are also incorporated in fiddler. For this very problem, I always need to open both the apps at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Postman Demo - API Design
You can design your API specifications in Postman using OpenAPI, RAML, GraphQL, or SOAP formats. Postman’s schema editor makes it easy to work with specification files of any size, and it validates specifications with a built-in linting engine.
Postman Demo - API Documentation
Postman automatically generates documentation and supports markdown-enabled and machine-readable documentation. Docs automatically include request details and sample code. Share the docs with your team, in a public workspace, or in a dedicated portal.
Postman Demo - Public Workspaces
Public workspaces allow you to share your APIs publicly with anyone. You can use public workspaces to gather feedback on your APIs, onboard developers quickly, or just showcase your work.
Postman Demo - API Testing
Build and run functional, integration, and regression tests directly in Postman or as part of your CI/CD pipeline with Newman (Postman’s a command-line Collection Runner that enables you to run and test a collection directly from the command line).
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Users consistently praise Postman for its ease of use and intuitive interface, which simplifies API testing and development. The ability to organize requests into collections and manage environments enhances collaboration and efficiency, making it a preferred tool for teams. However, some users note that it can be resource-heavy, particularly with large collections.

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arghya s.
AS
Full Stack Engineer (Freelance)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"All-in-One API Development Hub That Boosts Productivity and Team Collaboration"
What do you like best about Postman?

What I like most about Postman is how it brings everything related to API development into one place. Creating, testing, and documenting APIs is very intuitive, and the UI makes it easy to quickly inspect requests, responses, headers, and errors. Features like environments, collections, and pre-request/test scripts save a lot of time when working across multiple APIs or stages (dev, staging, prod). It’s especially useful for collaboration, as teams can share collections and stay aligned without extra setup. Overall, it significantly improves productivity and confidence while working with APIs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

One minor downside is that some advanced features can feel overwhelming for new users, especially when first exploring environments, scripting, or collaboration tools. The desktop app can also be a bit heavy on resources when working with very large collections. That said, these are small trade-offs considering how powerful and feature-rich Postman is, and the learning curve pays off quickly once you start using it regularly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Siddhant J.
SJ
Software engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Clean, Intuitive API Development That Streamlines Testing and Team Collaboration"
What do you like best about Postman?

Postman makes API development feel simple and efficient. The interface is clean and intuitive, so it’s easy to create, test, and manage APIs without a steep learning curve. Features such as collections, environments, variables, and pre-request scripts help streamline my workflow and cut down on repetitive tasks. I also really appreciate how straightforward it is to collaborate with teammates by sharing collections and documentation, which keeps everyone aligned. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

Postman is a powerful tool, but it can feel resource-heavy when I’m working with large collections or juggling multiple workspaces. I also find it limiting that some of the more advanced collaboration and monitoring features are locked behind paid plans, which isn’t always ideal for small teams or individual developers. On top of that, I occasionally run into sync issues between cloud and local workspaces, and those hiccups can be pretty frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AA
Salesforce Developer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Postman Makes API Testing Simple, Organized, and Team-Friendly"
What do you like best about Postman?

Postman makes working with APIs much easier and more organized. I like how simple it is to create, test, and debug API requests in one place. Features like collections, environments, and variables help manage complex APIs efficiently. It’s also very useful for collaboration, as teams can share collections and documentation easily, which speeds up development and testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

As the tool has grown, it can sometimes feel a bit heavy, especially for simple API testing needs. Some advanced features have a learning curve for new users. Additionally, certain useful features are limited to paid plans, which may not be ideal for small teams or individual developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SY
Software Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Chaining Complex API Workflows with Scripting and Environment-Driven Testing"
What do you like best about Postman?

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. I love how I can chain complex requests by programmatically capturing tokens from one response and passing them into the headers of the next. It makes multi-step API workflows, like authenticated user journeys, completely effortless to verify. The environment variable toggling is also incredibly smooth, allowing me to flip from local dev to production with a single click. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

The desktop application has become increasingly resource-heavy over the years, sometimes leading to noticeable lag when working with large collections or long JSON responses. I also find the interface occasionally cluttered with "cloud" features and team collaboration prompts that I don't always need for quick local debugging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Subham P.
SP
Quality Assurance Analyst
Information Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy-to-Use Interface and Collections Make API Testing Smooth"
What do you like best about Postman?

First, I want to talk about the Postman interface. It’s very easy to use for API testing and development, and I mostly use it for client-side testing. With support for multiple methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE, I can work smoothly and test different requests without any hassle. Another helpful feature is the ability to create Collections, which makes it easier to organize APIs in a clear, structured way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

The main issue is that the free version offers only limited access to the advanced features. There’s also a learning curve, especially when it comes to more complex scripting and automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marwan S.
MS
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive API Testing and Collaboration with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Postman?

I love Postman for its intuitive interface, which makes it quick to create and send requests without confusion. The organized collections help me group and reuse requests, keeping projects structured. I appreciate the powerful features like environment variables, automated tests, and response visualization, which save time and enhance my workflow. Being able to switch between setups easily with environment variables reduces manual changes and errors. Automated tests and response visualization allow me to validate APIs quickly, catch issues early, and understand data more effectively. The initial setup was very easy, facilitating a smooth transition from manual API testing and basic HTTP clients. Postman allows me to test endpoints quickly in one place, catch errors early, and debug responses easily while ensuring APIs work correctly. It also helps me validate endpoints quickly, automate tests, and collaborate easily with my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

One thing that could be improved in Postman is its caching behavior. Sometimes, responses or environment changes don't update immediately, and I have to restart Postman to get successful runs, which can interrupt workflow and slow down testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdullah S.
AS
Senior Android developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined API Management with Real-Time Collaboration"
What do you like best about Postman?

I use Postman for keeping our API documented as a collection. I like that it's very easy to be onboarded, and we can import and export collections and fork them. I appreciate the real-time update feature because if my teammate updates the API, it reflects on my system, so I don't use outdated changes. Postman has more features, and many things can be easily configured, which made us switch from Swagger. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

Initially for the first-time user, it's a little tricky to be onboarded. As a new user, I want to know exactly how to add API or collections, or how import and export work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SNEHA D.
SD
Software Engineer Intern
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful API Testing, Effortless Setup"
What do you like best about Postman?

I like how simple yet powerful Postman is, with its user-friendly interface that makes testing APIs easy without extra code. The advanced features like collections, environments, and automated tests are great. I especially like how it clearly displays request and response details, making debugging faster and more efficient. It boosts productivity with quick iterations, easy request reuse, and smooth team collaboration, turning API testing into a structured and time-saving process. The initial setup was very easy, with an intuitive interface that made it simple to start testing APIs immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

While Postman is very powerful, there are a few areas that could be improved. For larger projects, collections can sometimes become complex and harder to maintain without strict naming conventions. The interface, although feature-rich, can feel a bit heavy or overwhelming for beginners. Another challenge is performance at times—Postman can be slow when working with very large collections or when syncing data. Also, some advanced features like collaboration controls, monitoring, and automation are tied to paid plans, which can be limiting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sree K.
SK
Software Engineer II in Test
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fast, Frictionless API Testing with Powerful Scripting and Automation"
What do you like best about Postman?

What I like most is how quickly I can go from an idea to a real request and a runnable test suite. The app feels straightforward: I open a collection, choose an environment, and I’m immediately running calls without a bunch of setup. I use it a few times a week, and it never feels like a chore to get going. The layout is intuitive, and the console makes debugging a bad request a lot less painful. Collections keep my projects organized, and the runner lets me kick off an entire flow when I need to verify a change end to end. It sounds simple, but that smooth start is what keeps me coming back.

The biggest game changer for me has been scripting. Pre-request scripts and the Tests tab make it easy to chain calls, pull a token from one response, store it, and feed it into the next request without manual copy-paste. I can extract values from JSON, set environment or collection variables, and parameterize inputs so the same suite runs cleanly across dev and staging. That saves a ton of time and cuts down on avoidable mistakes. Environments are a lifesaver too: I can switch context and all my base URLs, keys, and flags flip over, so I’m not hunting for hidden settings. After you’ve done it a couple of times, it feels natural—even if you’re not a heavy coder.

On the integration side, it fits well into how teams work. Shared collections and workspaces keep everyone aligned, and generated docs from a collection make handoffs to teammates or clients much smoother. I also like that I can export and run the same tests from the command line through our pipeline, so what passes on my desk is the same thing that runs in automation later. Mock servers and examples help me test front-end flows when a backend is still being wired up, which means I’m not blocked waiting on another team. The learning curve is gentle; the docs and community answers have been enough whenever I’ve gotten stuck, and the updates over time have felt practical rather than gimmicky. Overall, it reduces friction in my week, helps me automate the boring parts, and keeps my API work clean and consistent without wrestling with the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

I like Postman a lot, but a few things still slow me down. The app can feel heavy when collections get large or responses are big; tabs pile up, and the runner starts to drag. At times, search or the console gets flaky, and I end up restarting just to clear whatever state it seems to get stuck in. Updates are frequent, which I appreciate, but every so often they shuffle things around and I lose a bit of muscle memory. The first day after an update, I’m hunting for simple actions that used to be right where I expected them.

Integrations have a couple of rough edges too. The split between the older command-line route and the newer one can be confusing, and the newer option often needs extra setup and auth that doesn’t always play nicely behind corporate proxies. Some extensions also make the app sluggish, so I keep my setup lean, but that comes at the cost of convenience. Support-wise, the docs are generally helpful, but when I hit a weird bug, the answers are hit or miss and it can take a while to track down a workable workaround. None of these are deal breakers for me since I use it a few times a week, but they’re the parts I like least—and where I feel the time loss most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SG
Software Test Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Powerful, Flexible API Testing with Postman: Auth Support, Environments & Automation"
What do you like best about Postman?

What I like most about Postman is how powerful and flexible it is for API testing. It supports multiple authentication methods—such as Bearer token, Basic Auth, OAuth, and API keys—which makes it straightforward to test secured APIs. I also find environments with shared variables really helpful for managing different setups like dev, staging, and production without having to constantly modify individual requests.

Postman also includes schema validation, pre-request scripts, and test scripts, which are useful for checking response structure, data types, and business logic. Collections make it easy to organize APIs, reuse requests, and run automated test flows. Overall, it cuts down on manual effort, improves testing coverage, and makes API testing faster and more reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Postman?

Postman works really well for functional and exploratory API testing. However, it can be limiting when you get into very complex automation scenarios. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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