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Postman

Classic

API testing and documentation

4.4
Freemium · from $14/user/mo
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Overview

Postman lets developers build, test and document APIs through collections and environments. Writing tests and docs remains largely manual work.

Key features

  • Request collections
  • Environments
  • Mock servers
  • API docs

Pros

  • Industry standard
  • Great collaboration
  • Good docs output

Cons

  • Heavy desktop app
  • Paid team features

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