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We performed a comparison between Oracle API Management and Postman based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys.""The most valuable features for us are security and centralization.""The security, the authentication, and the publishing qualities are great.""The initial setup isn't overly difficult."

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"We can also submit requests multiple times and it allows us to capture the response each time by using utility scripts.""What is most valuable for me is that we can create and share collections between the team members.""Good at simulating the API code from a fictitious client application to check API behavior.""The tool is simple and easy.""It is easy and simple to use and install. It is compatible with Linux, Mac or Windows.""The interface and the different types of API methods you can use are the most valuable aspects of this solution.""Postman is open-source and free to use.""The variables part is good. We can easily define the variables and we don't have to manually do a change every time, it gets automatically updated."

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Cons
"Before gaining experience with the product, I found that it was not simple to use and things took longer to do than I had anticipated.""We'd like it if they could reduce the cost without sacrificing on features.""From an administration and developer point of view, the user interface and user experience are not great.""Oracle should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach to client needs. It shouldn't always be about pushing additional products."

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"We'd like to see some better UI in newer versions.""Reporting can be better. If you have bigger APIs, it takes time.""I would like to see more integrations with other platforms.""I rate the support for Postman a four out of five.""There needs to be more flexibility surrounding the testing of SOAP APIs.""The solution has some user interface difficulties when conducting environment collections.""I would like to have a code snippet where I can write a code and for the responses of the endpoints to be validated using my custom business conditions.""It would be better if we could integrate programming languages like .NET, Java, and JavaScript. It could also be more user-friendly."

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  • "Oracle is not a cheap solution and it is not affordable for all of our clients in Portugal."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys.
    Top Answer:We opted for a five-year license. It's mid-range, not too high. More affordable than many other options. It's already more affordable than others, especially for small companies it is accommodating… more »
    Top Answer:My main feedback is about the account management. I feel they should connect with clients more frequently, beyond just selling the product. They should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach… more »
    Top Answer:Postman lets you easily define variables, which then get updated automatically. This is a huge time-saver and makes processes very efficient. We can also export the test cases we create and share them… more »
    Top Answer:The product is easy to implement.
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    20th
    out of 66 in API Management
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    9th
    out of 66 in API Management
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    Overview

    Oracle API Management enable you to streamline business and IT objectives by managing the lifecycle of your APIs, outsource application enhancement by empowering developers through API adoption, and add a mobile front to your applications and capture new revenue opportunities with seamless API enablement.

    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
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    PayPal, Shopify, Microsoft, Adobe, Atlassian, Twitter, BestBuy, Coursera
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Retailer7%
    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 Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise66%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Oracle API Management is ranked 20th in API Management with 5 reviews while Postman is ranked 9th in API Management with 52 reviews. Oracle API Management is rated 7.8, while Postman is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Oracle API Management writes "Provides robust security for financial transactions and protects the ERP database from direct exposure". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Postman writes "Reliable and easy to expand with a helpful API network". Oracle API Management is most compared with Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management and IBM API Connect, whereas Postman is most compared with Apache JMeter, ReadyAPI Test, Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio and Apigee.

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