Postman
The widely used API platform; in 2026 Postman restructured plans to Free (1 user), Solo $9, Team $19 per user and Enterprise $49 per user a month.
- Free plan (1 user)
- Per user per month
- Desktop and web
- API testing
- Independent sources
- Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Postman?
Postman is an API platform for designing, testing, documenting and monitoring APIs, with collections, workspaces and AI features, sold in Free, Solo, Team and Enterprise plans.
- Best forDevelopers and teams building and testing APIs
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- PricingFree (1 user); Solo $9 a month; Team $19 and Enterprise $49 per user a month.
- Main limitationFree plan is limited to one user.
- AlternativesGitHub, Sentry · compare all
Postman overview: who it is for and what it does.
Postman is a popular tool for sending API requests, organising collections, writing tests, mocking servers and documenting APIs, with shared team workspaces.
A pricing tracker records that on 24 April 2026 Postman renamed its plans from Free, Basic, Professional and Enterprise to Free, Solo, Team and Enterprise, with prices from free to $49 per user a month.
A developer's write-up lists Free for one user (50 AI credits), Solo at $9 a month, Team at $19 per user a month (annual billing) and Enterprise at $49 per user a month (annual contract). Team collaboration now requires a paid plan.
Main problem it solves
Makes building, testing and sharing APIs faster.
Typical customer segment
Individual developers through enterprises.
Target users
- Backend and API developers
- QA engineers
- Platform teams
Primary use cases
- API testing
- API documentation
- Mock servers
- Monitoring
What makes it distinct
- Free plan limited to one user.
- Metered AI credits.
- Team plan requires annual billing.
Postman features explained.
Plans
- Free
- 1 user; 50 AI credits.
- Solo
- $9 a month; 400 AI credits.
- Team and Enterprise
- $19 and $49 per user a month; annual.
Change in 2026
- Rename
- Basic and Professional replaced by Solo and Team (24 April 2026).
- Free plan
- Now solo use only.
- AI credits
- Metered with overage.
Platform
- Collections
- Organise requests and tests.
- Mock servers
- Simulate APIs.
- Monitors
- Scheduled API checks.
Postman pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against CostBench · DEV Community.
Pricing model
Per user per month; Team and Enterprise billed annually.
Free plan
Yes (1 user)
Free trial
Not documented
Postman plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0
Free
1 user.
Solo
$9 per month
Monthly
1 user; 400 AI credits.
Team
$19 per user per month
Annual
Collaboration.
Enterprise
$49 per user per month
Annual
Advanced security.
Per-plan prices come from a developer's article; confirm on Postman's site.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesPostman integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- CI/CD via Postman CLI
- GitHub
- API gateways
Supported platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Postman's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Postman pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Developers and teams building and testing APIs
- QA teams
- Enterprises standardising API workflows
May be less suited to
- Teams wanting free collaboration
- Offline-only workflows
Top Postman alternatives and competitors.
Postman compared with similar developer tools.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Tool type | Free tier | Paid from | Pricing model | Self-hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postman | API platform | Yes (1 user) | $9/mo (Solo) | Per user | No |
| Bitbucket | Git hosting + CI | Yes (5 users) | $3.65/user/mo | Per user | Data Center |
| CircleCI | CI/CD | Yes (30,000 credits) | $15/mo | Usage credits | Server edition |
| Datadog | Observability | Yes (5 hosts) | $15/host/mo | Usage per product | No |
| GitHub | Git hosting + CI/CD | Yes | $4/user/mo | Per user | Enterprise Server |
| GitLab | DevSecOps platform | Yes (5 users SaaS) | $29/user/mo | Per user, annual | Yes |
Postman vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
No head-to-head comparison involving Postman is published yet. The Postman alternatives guide compares it with GitHub and Sentry in one table.
Postman discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Postman questions and answers
What is Postman used for?
Postman is an API platform for designing, testing, documenting and monitoring APIs, with collections, workspaces and AI features, sold in Free, Solo, Team and Enterprise plans. Typical uses include aPI testing, aPI documentation, mock servers, monitoring.
How much does Postman cost?
Free for one user; Solo is $9 a month; Team $19 and Enterprise $49 per user a month.
Did Postman change its free plan?
Yes, in 2026 the free plan became single-user; team collaboration needs a paid plan.
When did Postman rename its plans?
On 24 April 2026 according to a pricing tracker.
What are the main alternatives to Postman?
The main alternatives to Postman covered on Stack18 are GitHub and Sentry. GitHub may suit most software teams hosting code and running CI in one place. Sentry may suit developers who want error tracking and performance monitoring. See the Postman alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Postman?
Strengths: A free plan for individual developers. Low-cost Solo plan at $9. Limitations: Free plan is limited to one user. Team and Enterprise require annual billing.
Who is Postman best for?
Postman may suit developers and teams building and testing APIs; QA teams; enterprises standardising API workflows. It may be less suited to teams wanting free collaboration; offline-only workflows.
What integrations does Postman support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include CI/CD via Postman CLI, GitHub, API gateways. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Postman profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Postman Pricing Change — April 2026 CostBench Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
- Postman's new pricing DEV Community Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
Secondary-source profile. Vendor pages were not reviewed directly for this profile. Facts and prices are taken from independent third-party sources and may differ from the vendor's current pages. Confirm with the vendor before buying.
Sources: CostBench change log (24 April 2026) and a DEV Community article. Capabilities were not tested.
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