Apollo GraphOS vs Postman comparison

Apollo GraphQL and Postman are both solutions in the API Management category. Apollo GraphQL is ranked #31 with an average rating of 7.0, while Postman is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.8. Apollo GraphQL holds a 0.3% mindshare in APIM, compared to Postman’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Apollo GraphQL users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Postman users who would recommend it.

Apollo GraphOS

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100% willing to recommend

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95% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Apollo GraphOS

Ranking in API Management

31st

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

3.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Postman

Ranking in API Management

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

API Monitoring Software (1st), API Testing Tools (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Apollo GraphOS is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Postman is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Sagor Rana

Front End Engineer at Upwork

Efficiently filters API data though experiences slower performance with larger projects

I would like to see better performance in larger projects. When dealing with large amounts of data, it can become slow, causing users to potentially abandon the application. Improving performance and ensuring the app runs smoothly would enhance user experience. Stability issues, where it sometimes breaks down, need to be addressed as well.

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Anagha Mahadik

Product Development Manager at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

Solution simplifies web service testing with impressive speed and accessibility

It is very easy for me to use and I highly prefer it compared to SoapUI and other products for performing its job. It is more handy and faster. It has impacted us very nicely. Postman is used for free by us. I'm not sure if there might be a paid version for multiple users. It is a very good product used for development. It is easy to install, as well as to learn, particularly for new users, even if they are not developers. I taught my business analyst to use it. I just showed them once, and it was easy for them to understand. For example, I gave them the URL and request format and asked them to test independently. They were able to use it on their own and do their testing as well. It was a good experience, especially for generally smart people, like those we usually hire in our company. It is pretty easy to explain, and learning it is not complex.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of Apollo GraphOS OS for me are its security and authentication processes."

"With Postman you can do automation. Automation has increased efficiency by more than 30% or 40%. Because the speed has increased, it's also possible for us to do in-sprint automation testing."

"It is easy to install, as well as to learn, particularly for new users, even if they are not developers."

"Postman is useful for API testing."

"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and user-friendly."

"One of the biggest advantages of Postman is its user-base approach."

"The user interface is very easy to learn and use, and it is a lightweight application."

"We can test APIs. We know if they are functional or throwing any errors."

"Postman allows you to incorporate and export the test cases we create. It enables me to share the test cases with my colleagues, so I don't have to copy them into an Excel sheet. Postman lets me export the dataset and share it with my team. They can use my test case for their testing."

Cons

"Apollo GraphOS OS is using a detailed project, and it can be time-consuming because it has a lot of data to manage. It sometimes takes longer than three seconds, which can affect loading times and lead to user dissatisfaction. I would like to see improved performance."

"Apollo GraphOS OS is using a detailed project, and it can be time-consuming because it has a lot of data to manage."

"It should be able to check the records and compare them to the regression testing more on the automation side."

"Could be more user friendly."

"There needs to be more flexibility surrounding the testing of SOAP APIs."

"The request encryption could be one thing on which they can work a little bit. If we don't want to expose our production data but we still want to test our APIs on the production data, there should be a way to do that. It is not only with Postman. I think no tool in the market is doing that right now."

"The management of endpoints' headers sometimes conflicts with APIs that require information in the body, leading to difficulties."

"I don't think there is any need for comments on improvements."

"Postman does not have database validation available, which affects its scalability."

"The scalability of the solution can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is free for individuals, but for companies that use it across the organization, you have to pay per user."

"The solution has a licensing fee which might be prohibitive."

"It is free."

"We are using the free version that is available."

"Postman is a free service."

"Postman is an open-source product. It is free to download from Google."

"Unlike APIs, the solution does not require a license."

"I am using the free option."

Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

16%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apollo GraphOS?

I am not sensitive to nor very knowledgeable about the pricing and setup cost.

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What is your primary use case for Apollo GraphOS?

I primarily use Apollo GraphQL to work with APIs in conjunction with Node.js. When I make API calls, I receive a lot of information, but I only need specific details like names, emails, and photos....

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How does Postman compare with Apache JMeter?

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 t...

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What do you like most about Postman?

The product is easy to implement.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Postman?

Postman is much cheaper than the other tools. I am not aware of the current pricing for Postman because that's taken care of by the client; we just pay and they simply create options. On a per-pers...

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Overview

Apollo GraphOS is a comprehensive platform designed for managing and enhancing GraphQL development. It streamlines the process of creating, testing, and maintaining GraphQL APIs effectively, offering a robust environment for developers.

Apollo GraphOS offers developers a powerful toolkit for streamlining GraphQL API lifecycle management. Its robust structure supports efficient schema design, observability, and collaboration, making it a valuable asset for development teams. These features allow for enhanced control and oversight, ensuring a seamless workflow. However, there is still room for improvement in integration capabilities with other tools and platforms, which users have noted in reviews.

What are Apollo GraphOS's key features?

Schema Federation: Allows seamless integration of multiple services under a unified graph.
GraphQL Insights: Provides in-depth analytics to optimize API performance and usage.
Version Control: Ensures precise and organized tracking of schema changes over time.
Collaboration Tools: Facilitates teamwork through shared access and communication features.
Security Management: Offers advanced protection mechanisms for your API.

What benefits should users expect?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlines development processes, saving time and resources.
Enhanced Collaboration: Promotes teamwork and efficient communication with shared resources.
Scalability: Supports growth with robust infrastructure adaptable to increasing demands.
Data-Driven Decisions: Enables informed choices through comprehensive analytics tools.

In industries like e-commerce and fintech, Apollo GraphOS enables teams to rapidly implement scalable GraphQL solutions, facilitating real-time data interactions and improving customer experiences. Healthcare sectors utilize it for secure data management, while media industries benefit from dynamic content delivery capabilities.

Apollo GraphQL

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.

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Sample Customers

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PayPal, Shopify, Microsoft, Adobe, Atlassian, Twitter, BestBuy, Coursera

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