Paw vs Postman : Which is Better?

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Paw

Paw is a full-featured HTTP client that lets you test and describe the APIs you build or consume.

License: Commercial

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Postman

Postman is the complete toolchain for API developers, used by more than 3 million developers and 30000 companies worldwide. Developed by Postdot Technologies, Inc.

License: Freemium

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux Online Chrome OS Google Chrome

Paw VS Postman

Postman is a versatile tool with strong collaboration features and extensive community support, making it ideal for teams and beginners. Paw, on the other hand, is a powerful native macOS app with advanced features and customization options, but it is limited to macOS users and comes at a higher price.

Paw

Pros:

  • Native macOS app design
  • Advanced features like dynamic values and custom scripts
  • Built-in code generation for multiple languages
  • Excellent support for GraphQL
  • Highly customizable with extensions

Cons:

  • Only available on macOS
  • Higher cost compared to alternatives
  • Less community support compared to Postman

Postman

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports team collaboration
  • Powerful API testing features
  • Extensive documentation and community support
  • Rich ecosystem of plugins

Cons:

  • Limited native support for GraphQL
  • Performance issues with large collections
  • Can be overwhelming for beginners

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