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Step CI vs Newman: catalog facts
Step CINewman
Freemium

The open-source runner is free; the site also lists paid options and demos.

Free

Free to install from npm.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Tests REST, GraphQL, gRPC and SOAP in one format
  • Imports from OpenAPI, Postman and Insomnia
  • Runs Postman collections from the terminal
  • Fits into CI pipelines
  • No graphical interface for manual requests
  • Requires Node.js or Docker to run
  • Depends on collections built in Postman
  • No graphical interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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