Postman Alternatives

Postman is described as 'Collaborative platform for API development providing design, specifications, testing, documentation, and requests with free and paid subscription plans' and is a very popular API Client in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Postman for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Postman alternative is Insomnia REST Client, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Postman are NativeRest, HTTPie for Terminal, Hoppscotch and Bruno.

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Postman alternatives are mainly API Clients, but if you're looking for HTTP Clients or HTTP(S) Debuggers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Web Development, Linux, Online, Mac, Android and API Client. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Postman.
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  1. Resting icon
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    browser web-extension to test and analyze HTTP requests.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
     
  2. HTTP API testing tool where you can create requests and mock existing API:s. After trial has expired you can still create requests.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. Api2File icon
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    A self hosted service that exposes live data from APIs as files on a virtual network share. Providing automatic transformation of data to useful file formats while offering comprehensive security options.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Slingshot is a web-based HTTP request client that is highly performant, low on resources, privacy respecting, local-first, free and open-source. It stores all your data locally in your browser. It allows you to import and export OpenAPI specs and Postman collections.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Resonance is a clean and minimal API client application designed to provide an excellent user experience for testing and interacting with APIs. Built with Electron, it offers a modern and intuitive interface for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    GetAPI is a native macOS app that simplifies REST API testing by allowing users to import from Postman, make HTTP requests, and view responses in a streamlined interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    All-in-One Workspace for API Testing, Database Queries, and Data Inspection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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