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Head-to-head · Software Testing Tools

Cypress vs Postman

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cypress #5 in Software Testing Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cypress
Postman #7 in Software Testing Tools 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Postman

Cypress leads on 0 checks, Postman on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCypress · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Cypress

Cypress scores higher on our rubric for software testing tools: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Cypress is the better fit for javaScript web and component testing. Postman is the better fit for teams testing APIs across multiple protocols.

  • Cypress fits best

    JavaScript web and component testing

  • Postman fits best

    Teams testing APIs across multiple protocols

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Side by side

Feature Cypress 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Postman 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Software Testing Tools #7 in Software Testing Tools
Best for JavaScript web and component testing Teams testing APIs across multiple protocols
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $799/yr $9/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 6 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cypress 0/4 · Postman 0/4
API testing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Performance testing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile testing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Test management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parallel runs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • End-to-end and component tests in JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Cross-browser execution across Chrome-family, Firefox, and WebKit
  • Cloud recording, replay, analytics, parallelization, and CI support
  • Tests HTTP, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, WebSocket, and MQTT APIs
  • Combines scripts, scheduled runs, mocks, and CI/CD execution
  • Workspaces, documentation, and integrations support team workflows
Cons
  • Paid plans use annual billing
  • Visual comparison relies on plugins or integrations
  • Primarily suited to JavaScript and TypeScript test authoring
  • Team plan starts at $19 per user per month with annual billing
  • Advanced access controls and governance are reserved for Enterprise
  • Its broad API workflow may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow test runner
Our verdict

Cypress is a quality platform for teams building modern web applications, with an open-source desktop app for local and CI end-to-end and component testing. Tests are authored primarily in JavaScript or TypeScript and run in real browsers,…

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Postman brings API requests, testing, documentation, and collaboration into a shared workspace. Its client supports HTTP, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, WebSocket, and MQTT, while collections, environments, variables, and request history help…

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  1. CypressSoftware Testing Tools 8.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. PostmanSoftware Testing Tools 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cypress — where it wins

    • End-to-end and component tests in JavaScript or TypeScript
    • Cross-browser execution across Chrome-family, Firefox, and WebKit
    • Cloud recording, replay, analytics, parallelization, and CI support

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans use annual billing
    • Visual comparison relies on plugins or integrations
    • Primarily suited to JavaScript and TypeScript test authoring

  • Postman — where it wins

    • Tests HTTP, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, WebSocket, and MQTT APIs
    • Combines scripts, scheduled runs, mocks, and CI/CD execution
    • Workspaces, documentation, and integrations support team workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Team plan starts at $19 per user per month with annual billing
    • Advanced access controls and governance are reserved for Enterprise
    • Its broad API workflow may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow test runner
  • Cypress8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A JavaScript-first testing platform with strong browser coverage, CI workflows, and cloud analytics.

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  • Postman8.7/10 · Free plan

    A broad API workspace for testing, mocking, documenting, and coordinating API work.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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