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Postman vs Apipost: catalog facts
PostmanApipost
Freemium

A free tier covers individual use with limits on collaborators, collection runs and…

Freemium

The public SaaS version is free; private on-premises deployment is a paid option through…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Browser extension macOS, Web
  • The most widely used API client, so collections and tutorials for it are everywhere
  • Collections with environments, pre-request and test scripts, and a built-in runner
  • Supports HTTP, gRPC, WebSocket and Socket.IO debugging
  • Compatible with Postman scripts
  • Built around a cloud workspace, and an account is effectively required
  • Offline and local-only use has become harder over successive versions
  • Site and documentation are mainly in Chinese
  • Private deployment requires contacting sales
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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