soapUI vs Postman : Which is Better?

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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

Categories: Online Services

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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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

Categories: Development Web Browsers

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

soapUI VS Postman

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.

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

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

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