Postman - Collaborative API Development Platform

Postman is a platform to develop APIs collaboratively. Postman's features simplify each step of building an API and streamline collaboration so you can create better APIs - faster.

Features

• API Client - Quickly and easily send REST, SOAP, and GraphQL requests directly within Postman.
• Automated Testing - Automate manual tests and integrate them into your CI/CD pipeline to ensure that any code changes won't break the API in production.
• Design & Mock - Communicate the expected behavior of an API by simulating endpoints and their responses without having to set up a back-end server.
• Documentation - Generate and publish beautiful, machine-readable documentation to make your API easier to consume.
• Monitors - Stay up-to-date on the health of your API by checking performance and response times at scheduled intervals.
• Workspaces - Provide a shared context for building and consuming APIs, and collaborate in real-time with built-in version control.

Pros

• User-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality.
• Rich features for API lifecycle management.
• Extensive documentation and learning resources.
• Wide range of integrations with tools like Jenkins, Git, and Slack.
• Multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, and web-based).

Cons

• Learning curve for advanced features.
• Heavier resource consumption on larger collections.
• Some advanced tools and collaboration features are limited to paid plans.

Free Plan Details

• The Free Plan includes:
• 3 team workspaces.
• Up to 25 requests per Postman Collection run.
• 1,000 monthly API calls for monitoring.
• Basic collaboration tools.

Upgrades are required for higher API call limits, advanced monitoring, and enterprise features.