Postman vs Paw vs Insomnia

Postman has a wide range of automation features, such as test suites, scripts, and assertions for automated testing. It allows collecting runners to carry out several requests one after the other.

Advanced testing features like scriptable assertions, test suites, and dynamic variables are provided by Paw. It provides code generation so that API queries can be turned into client code.

Automated testing using scriptable assertions and environment variables is supported by Insomnia. It provides a connection with Mocha and Jest testing frameworks.

A drag-and-drop request builder is provided by Postman, together with support for GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE request types.

Paw offers a dynamic request builder that is compatible with headers, parameters, and authentication techniques. It provides sophisticated features like dynamic environments and request chaining.

A simple request builder with autocomplete recommendations and syntax highlighting is provided by Insomnia. It makes it simple for users to alter request headers and parameters.

It provides an easy-to-use interface with a sidebar for navigation and a tab-based layout. Its menus and symbols are simple to use and have a contemporary look.

It offers a strong interface that supports numerous windows and has a configurable workspace. It provides a wide range of customization choices for how requests and answers are arranged.

It has a simple, straightforward UI and offers a tabbed single-window style for arranging requests and answers.

Collaboration capabilities including shared collections, version control, and team workspaces are available. Users can work together on API development projects and share collections with other members of their team.

Only a few collaborative functions are available, such as document import/export and Paw file sharing.

It provides standard capabilities for collaboration, like workspace import/export and URL-based document sharing.

Linux, macOS, and Windows desktop applications are available for Postman. It also includes a web version for browsing collections and communicating with team members online.

Paw is only compatible with iOS and macOS devices. Other operating systems like Windows and Linux are not supported by it.

For Windows, macOS, and Linux, there is a desktop version of Insomnia. It provides consistent user experience across various operating systems and cross-platform compatibility.

With an extensive and active user base, Postman offers a wealth of tutorials, support forums, and documentation. It provides paying subscribers with exclusive support channels.

Compared to Postman, Paw has a smaller community and fewer resources for documentation and support. For subscribers who have paid, it offers email support.

With support resources including forums, tutorials, and documentation, Insomnia boasts a burgeoning user base. In addition to having an active GitHub repository for tracking issues and feature requests, it provides email assistance for subscribers who have paid for it.