Postman is a unified platform for designing, testing, distributing, documenting, and monitoring APIs. It provides tools to organize API requests, collaborate across teams, and automate testing workflows throughout the API lifecycle. The platform unifies API specifications, code, and documentation while supporting contract-first governance and bi-directional Git synchronization. Postman integrates with CI/CD pipelines to catch failures at commit time and includes governance features for automated compliance scanning and encrypted secret management.
Top Platform Features:
User-friendly interface that is intuitive and easy to navigate for developers and testers
Robust testing capabilities supporting both manual and automated testing workflows
Collections and environments enable effective organization and management of API requests across teams
Large and active community with extensive documentation, tutorials, and forum support
Mock server functionality allows parallel development and testing when the actual backend is unavailable
Best automation features are behind a licensing paywall, making open-source alternatives or custom solutions more appealing for companies unwilling to pay
Advanced features may be difficult to discover or require learning a steeper curve beyond basic request testing
