Postman Reviews

The primary use case for the solution is to test the response accuracy of services that we hit without the UI.

The most valuable feature is that JavaScript can be included as tests. That makes it easier to build an end-to-end API suite and it can be automated.

Integration of the solution towards Bitbucket, BitHub, and CI pipelines is difficult.

I have been using the solution for two years.

The solution is stable.

If used as a stand-alone solution it is easily scalable.

The initial setup is straightforward. You only need to download the solution from the internet and run it. The most complex part of the setup is setting up a proxy if it is required.

I implemented the solution in-house.

Unlike APIs, the solution does not require a license.

I rate the solution seven out of ten.

As a standalone option, it's a fantastic tool, but it's very hard for us to collaborate using the solution.

Our development people use the solution for testing.

The solution is a good tool to try out new APIs that the team is building or any existing APIs. It is relatively easier to build out scripts and automate certain flows. The solution as a standalone tool is beneficial in creating utility scripts. 

I am currently using Postman when working with different web applications. I use it particularly when working on APIs and endpoints, especially in testing REST APIs that I've built with Django REST framework in Python.

Using Postman has allowed me to efficiently conduct many tests on REST APIs. It has facilitated my ability to manage different data, handle various protocols, and process numerous customer requirements across various projects.

I mainly use Postman to conduct extensive testing on REST APIs, particularly those built with Python and the Django REST framework. Postman is very user-friendly and accessible even for those with minimal experience. In my role, I appreciate Postman for its parts in managing and testing APIs. 

Postman also simplifies working with endpoints by allowing different methods to send information, making the debugging process more manageable. It also offers robust compatibility with various environments, making it a vital tool in my operations. 

Additionally, the desktop version's features like cookie management, environment compatibility, security settings, proxy integration, and data synchronization add significant value.

One of the primary challenges with Postman is handling authentication issues, especially relating to tokens and passwords. The management of endpoints' headers sometimes conflicts with APIs that require information in the body, leading to difficulties. 

Furthermore, connection and timeout issues, like when testing APIs that require authentication, can occur.

I have been using Postman for eight years, utilizing it mainly for testing and working with different technological protocols.

The tool is generally stable, though there are occasional challenges, such as authentication issues causing errors or issues with connection stability.

The support from Postman has been satisfactory. I appreciate the ease of using Postman, especially its desktop version, due to the features it offers such as cookie management and environment synchronization.

Positive

The initial setup of Postman is relatively simple for experienced users, though it may present a learning curve for others.

I help in training others on using Postman, demonstrating its utility in managing APIs, diagnosing issues, and running tests.

Postman's pricing model includes a basic free version, which is favorable given the Professional enterprise options offered.

I rate Postman as a ten out of ten. I recommend Postman to others for its ease of use and comprehensive support for API testing and development.

Our developers use the product for unit testing and integration testing. Our QA team uses it for functional testing where we measure the performance of the scripts written in Javascript. We also rely on JMeter so that we don’t need to spend double the time on rewriting those tests again.

For example, contract testing will have scenarios that will contain around 20 API calls. After the login, you can create the data, edit or delete it, verify the changes, and log out. This will be one test case. There will be around 20-30 test cases. The script file will contain around 30 test cases written in a row.

Postman helps to write pre-request scripts and make a collection out of each request. You don’t have to spend time writing or copying the requests. The solution lets you integrate multiple environments and their features. Either the tool’s pro or premium version lets you do the merge and pull request for the Git directly.

Azure was really painful. Azure detected and exported collection files that were different every time. If your request had a unique ID, then it was really painful. The integration with Postman was really helpful. You will be able to see normal one-line changes. When we integrated Swagger definitions in Postman, the developers were able to see changes and differences when they update API descriptions.

I would like to see improvements in the maintenance of the scripts and their collections. It is really painful that the user cannot drag and drop. It was also painful to create the standard suite of operations for the product. I am not sure if this is improved in the tool’s latest versions. The maintenance of the complex scenarios prompted us to use the solution only for unit testing. In the future, we may switch to the k6 framework.

I have heard that solution is trying to implement the extension for VS Code. I am not sure about this since I haven’t used the latest version. However, I tried the latest version for an interview. The new UI confused me.

I have been using the solution for a year.

I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.

I primarily use Postman to manually test our APIs with HTTP and REST calls. I don't use the more advanced features, such as script automation.

Postman lets you create, manage, and validate a suite of tests. It has several features to help you organize your test suite. You can also automate stuff with a lot of validations and assertions. Postman supports GraphQL, and you can do various kinds of calls. 

The reporting could be better. It should give you a detailed PDF report after you run a test.

I have used Postman for about four or five years.

Postman is stable. 

Postman is scalable.

Setting up Postman is straightforward and takes about an hour. 

We use the free version. They introduced a new licensing model where your company must subscribe to their services if you're using it for business purposes. However, I think they charge too much if you're only using the basic features. It limits what your organization can do if you're not a paying customer.  

I rate Postman a seven out of 10. I think seven is a decent score because it's a solid tool that installs quickly and has tons of features. Postman supports multiple formats of REST and GraphQL. You can automate your test suite and run regressions. I don't think Postman lets you connect to a lot of databases, which could be a limitation, but I recommend it. 

I use Postman from time to time to test real-time API connections.

When I receive documentation regarding API services, I use Postman to verify that the explanation in the documentation I received is working as described. In general, the tool is good for testing purposes.

The most valuable features of the solution are drafting requests, pushing the standard, and receiving responses. The tool's basic operational stuff is valuable.

The automation testing capability is something that I haven't used. In the past, I have used SoapUI to automate tasks, but I haven't tried it in Postman. I was not even aware that it was possible to automate tasks in Postman.

Some features related to the automation of tasks need to be added to the solution. The tool may already have some automated testing features, but I haven't discovered Postman's full operational status. When I need the tool's automated testing features, I will certainly have a look at the documentation.

I have been using Postman for four years. I am a user of the tool.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The stability of the product has been better since last month.

I have experience with SoapUI. The environment where I work for the moment is more Postman-oriented. In the past, some government departments in Belgium were using SoapUI. Postman is similar to SoapUI. The features in SoapUI, for instance, the automated testing features, are things that I don't need at the moment. Postman performs how I like it.

The product is easy to implement. You need some knowledge to implement the product. As I was more or less familiar with SoapUI, I could very easily pick up the way Postman works.

I use the tool's free version.

The product is not used for collaboration but for testing purposes in my company. In short, I use the product, and it is not used for exchanging or exporting data. I use the product at a very personal level, considering its API-related capabilities.

The tool performs well enough to meet my expectations.

I rate the tool an eight to nine out of ten.

We use this solution for manual API testing, which we call penetration testing. Postman provides a user friendly interface that can be used by non-technical team members. 

It is easy and simple to use and install. It is compatible with Linux, Mac or Windows. Postman is a great solution and resource for those who are new to technical platforms in terms of API development and testing. Postman is an open source solution and so is an affordable resource for those wanting to learn. 

I would like to have a code snippet where I can write a code and for the responses of the endpoints to be validated using my custom business conditions. In certain scenarios, we want to have custom business scenarios and not generic ones. 

We would like to have a code interpreter in Postman and also for automation to be less complex. My team want various complex automations using APIs depending upon their complex business conditions but automation using Postman is limited.

The UI of Postman could be enhanced by adding a proper panel or code. 

I have been using this solution for five years. 

This is a stable solution but user rights can be complicated and cause disruptions. 

This is a scalable solution but scaling it can be complex. 

For support, we use the open communities and documentation provided.

The initial setup is very straightforward.

This is an open source solution.

I have previously worked in the airline industry and used ReadyAPI. This is a licensed product and was used to ensure GDPR requirements and data privacy policy requirements were met. This solution costs approximately 800 Euros. Postman, on the other hand, is free as it is an open source solution. 

Running test cases using Postman is not as easy as with ReadyAPI. 

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

We use Postman for testing and documenting APIs. I'm the technical director. 

Postman helps me recreate our client environment so I can send different parameters and get that authentication information. Postman helps me simulate the API code from a fictitious client application so that I can check the API behavior. It gives you a good ecosystem, especially when you have a multi-discipline team that is scattered. It's a great product, easy to use, and people like it. 

I think they could make version management easier and release it when it comes to container-based or Docker-based architecture. The solution is not really integrated in the sense that there's no distinction regarding single-tenant or multi-tenant use, or whether there are different versions for different container applications. Different versions of APIs might be required but there's currently no distinction between them. 

I think Postman should now focus on integrating into the whole DevOps and CI/CD pipeline and publish more white papers and articles to make it easier for somebody doing the DevOps and integrating Postman into the different development scenarios. 

I've been using this solution for five months. 

The solution is very stable. We were able to test it and simulate different client experiences. 

The solution is scalable, we use it for millions of customers' API codes. 

We haven't needed to contact technical support because the documentation is very straightforward and very helpful. It has good community support.

The initial setup was straightforward and was carried out in-house.

We've been using the open-source version until now, but I think within the next six months we might move to the enterprise solution. Licensing costs are reasonable, in the mid-range. There are more expensive solutions. 

Postman has taken the development community by storm. A lot of developers are using Postman for different things. Not everybody understands the end-to-end capability of Postman yet; one person might think it's only for testing, another that you can build applications, and somebody else might use it for documentation. Different developers look at it from different perspectives, and it has huge versatility. 

I rate this solution nine out of 10. 

We have been using Postman primarily for API automation.

API automation is crucial because every change in an API could have a significant impact. Postman has greatly reduced the effort required in testing APIs, thus enhancing our efficiency.

Postman is easy to use and enables us to test all possible API testing scenarios. It is economical compared to other testing tools, which is a valuable feature for us.

The main improvement needed is better integration with test management and other tools to allow a common dashboard for all testing metrics and details.

We have been using Postman for four to five years.

Postman is stable enough for our needs, although we have not tested it extensively with a large number of test cases.

We did not test Postman with thousands of test cases, so we cannot comment on its scalability for larger repositories.

We have not contacted Postman's technical support as we have managed all our needs internally.

Positive

Prior to using Postman, we used SoapUI. SoapUI was very basic and lacked many features that were then added in the paid version, SoapUI Pro, which was expensive. Postman provides better features than SoapUI.

Installation of Postman is straightforward and can be completed in a few hours by one person.

We did not require any external team for the implementation and managed it internally.

The return on investment is significant due to Postman's efficiency in automating API testing, which involves many input and output parameters.

Postman is economical and is considered to be rather cheap compared to other software solutions.

I have evaluated other tools such as Katalon, Tricentis Tosca, and Universal Function Test (UFT) from OpenText.

I would recommend enhancing Postman's integration capabilities with test management tools to better consolidate testing metrics.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.