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We performed a comparison between Apiary and Postman based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Quick and easy way to share a new API design with teams.""In two years, there was one time the service was down for an hour or so.""Git integration""I find the generation of mock services very useful, especially when demonstrating for new consumers.""I do like the overall performance of the solution."

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"It is a stable solution.""I like that it is very easy to use. I also like the automation feature.""Postman uses the DRY framework of JavaScript and that framework is easy and a good way to put assertions on responses.""It is nice to have different workspaces. You have your personal workspace, and then you have a team workspace. In general, I like its UI. It is quite cool.""The API testing features are valuable.""Postman is useful for API testing.""The solution provides visibility for PDF reports without needing to install plugins.""We can test APIs. We know if they are functional or throwing any errors."

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Cons
"I would like an integrated option to download a Swagger version of the definition.""Swagger (OpenAPI Specification) and Blueprint Support""The Oracle release cycle is very bad because the patches only update once a year."

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"It would be better if we could integrate programming languages like .NET, Java, and JavaScript. It could also be more user-friendly.""The solution has some user interface difficulties when conducting environment collections.""Postman needs more advanced data-driven testing.""The solution could be more user-friendly.""They should integrate the solution with one of the CRM solutions.""Integration should be improved with our continuation system because we use Azure DevOps separately.""We cannot see transaction times in the product.""Reporting can be better. If you have bigger APIs, it takes time."

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  • "There is a free subscription option to start and try the service."
  • "It is easy to get started with personal (free) accounts, but a subscription is required for additional features."
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  • "It is free."
  • "We are currently using the free version, but we have plans to buy a license."
  • "We are using the free version that is available."
  • "Its price is moderate as compared to other competitors. The version that we are using is not open source, so it is not free."
  • "The solution is open-source and free."
  • "I am using the free option."
  • "Postman is a free service."
  • "Unlike APIs, the solution does not require a license."
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    36th
    out of 66 in API Management
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    687
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    9th
    out of 66 in API Management
    Views
    751
    Comparisons
    624
    Reviews
    38
    Average Words per Review
    376
    Rating
    8.1
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    Overview

    Apiary's pioneering APIFlow solution provides the framework and tools for developing application programming interfaces (APIs) that share enterprise services and data and help create modern, cloud-based applications and experiences. APIFlow spans the API creation lifecycle, including design, governance, testing, and documentation, while supporting API Blueprint and OpenAPI industry standardsץ

    Postman's Tools Support Every Stage of the API Lifecycle. Through design, testing and full production, Postman is there for faster, easier API development - without the chaos.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft, salesforce.com, Bloomberg, GoodData, Viacom, Akamai Technologies, DigitalGlobe
    PayPal, Shopify, Microsoft, Adobe, Atlassian, Twitter, BestBuy, Coursera
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Insurance Company11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Hospitality Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Apiary is ranked 36th in API Management while Postman is ranked 9th in API Management with 52 reviews. Apiary is rated 8.2, while Postman is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Apiary writes "The ability to configure rules to check for consistency has helped". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Postman writes "Reliable and easy to expand with a helpful API network". Apiary is most compared with SwaggerHub, Oracle API Platform Cloud Service, Apigee and Microsoft Azure API Management, whereas Postman is most compared with Apache JMeter, ReadyAPI Test, Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio and Apigee.

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