Postman vs soapUI : Which is Better?
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
soapUI
SoapUI is an open-source web service testing application for service-oriented architectures (SOA) and representational state transfers (REST). Its functionality includes web service inspection, invoking, development, simulation and mocking, functional testing, load and compliance testing. Developed by SmartBear Software
License: Open Source
Postman VS soapUI
Postman excels in its user-friendly interface and strong support for REST APIs, making it ideal for developers. In contrast, soapUI is focused on SOAP testing and offers advanced features for complex API testing scenarios, though it comes with a steeper learning curve.
Postman
Pros:
- User-friendly interface
- Supports REST and SOAP APIs
- Automated testing capabilities
- Collaboration features
- Extensive documentation and community support
Cons:
- Limited SOAP support
- Advanced features require paid version
- Performance testing capabilities are basic
soapUI
Pros:
- Great for SOAP testing
- Supports complex scenarios
- Test case creation with assertions
- Data-driven testing capabilities
- Built-in mocking services
Cons:
- Steeper learning curve
- Less intuitive UI compared to Postman
- Limited REST API testing features
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