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2025 Guide: Top 10 Postman Alternatives for API Testing

Fallon Jimmy on July 11, 2025

In the mystical kingdom of code where APIs serve as bridges between digital realms, one name has long echoed through the halls of developers - Post...
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BenLin

Love the shout-out to open-source! I'm a big fan of Curl and JMeter.

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Hitheree

Right on! Curl and JMeter are classics. I'm always amazed by how powerful they are, even without a fancy UI.

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Sarah Matta

CLI can be (a little) fancy! Colors ftw! 😀

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Linkin

Me too, these two tools are very much to my liking

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JohnByrne

Really enjoyed this article! The insights on API monitoring and automation for 2025 are spot on. Thanks for the thought leadership!

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shiva shanker

Perfect timing! Was just looking for Postman alternatives.🙌🙌

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Fallon Jimmy

Awesome! Hope you find some good options that fit your needs. Let us know if you have any questions!

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aldin

Have you by any chance stumbled upon voiden.md
It's a completely different approach to handling APIs. Oh, and less of a platform, more of a devtool.

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John Byrne

I definitely felt the pain described with Postman's complexity and pricing. I'm a solo dev, and the cost can be a real barrier. Hoppscotch sounds perfect for my needs.

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Fallon Jimmy

Totally get that! The pricing can be tough for solo devs. Hoppscotch is a great choice - it's lightweight and has a really clean UI. Plus, you can't beat the price!

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Rajguru Yadav

Nice

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Personos

Hoppscotch sounds perfect for my needs.

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Nathan Tarbert

This is extremely impressive, especially the part on open source and automation. Makes me want to go re-evaluate my whole toolchain

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Fallon Jimmy

Thanks! I'm glad you found the open-source and automation sections helpful. Re-evaluating your toolchain is always a good idea! The API landscape is evolving so fast, it's worth exploring what new tools can offer. Good luck on your quest! 😉