Hitman v/s Postman
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Comparison based on Request Features
| Feature | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic saving of requests in History | Yes | yes |
| Generate code snippets to send requests from another application | Yes | yes |
| Leave feedback in the comments | Yes | yes |
| Save requests to a collection | Yes | yes |
| Add descriptions and notes | Yes | yes |
| Support for multiple authorization protocols | Yes | yes |
| Send multipart/form-data, url encoded, raw data in request body | Yes | yes |
| Manage cookies associated with various domains | Yes | yes |
| Create, send and save requests | Yes | yes |
| Write pre-request scripts to execute before the request | Yes | yes |
| Write test scripts to execute after the request | Yes | yes |
| Create and store GraphQL schemas | No | yes |
| API Mocking | Yes | yes |
Comparison based on Response Features
| Name | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison based on Response Features | Yes | yes |
| Comparison based on Response Features | Yes | yes |
| View cookies returned by server or by Interceptor | Yes | yes |
| Save response as an example | Yes | yes |
| Save response to a collection or folder | Yes | yes |
| Automatic syntax highlighting in prettified response body | No | yes |
Automatic syntax highlighting in prettified response body
| Features | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in support for variables | Yes | yes |
| Create and set variables at multiple scopes | Yes | yes |
| Use scripts to send requests | Yes | yes |
| Write test suites in JavaScript | Yes | yes |
| Pick variable from API response using tests. | Yes | yes |
| Session variables keep sensitive information local to your machine | No | yes |
Comparison on Collections and Collaborations Features
| Features | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Create unlimited shared collections | Yes | yes |
| Create private collections | Yes | yes |
| Shared collections, environments | Yes | yes |
| Set Admin and Collaborator roles | Yes | yes |
| Invite teammates to workspace to collaborate | Yes | yes |
| Organize and keep track of related requests | Yes | yes |
| Trigger collection in Collection Runner | Comming Soon | yes |
| Get notified when you’re invited to a workspace or tagged in a comment | No | yes |
| Create fork and merge changes | No | yes |
Comparison on Monitoring Features
| Features | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Get notified of collection trigger failures | Comming Soon | yes |
| Schedule custom collection trigger | Comming Soon | yes |
| View response time for collection | Yes | yes |
| View monitor usage details | Yes | yes |
| View response time for individual requests | Yes | yes |
| Run a monitor via a Static IP | No | yes |
Comparison on Documentation Features
| Features | Hitman | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Create public documentation | Comming Soon | yes |
| Preview docs before publishing | Comming Soon | yes |
| Version documentation with version tags | Yes | yes |
| Publish to a custom domain | Yes | yes |
| Publish with custom logo, team name, favicon, and styles | Yes | yes |
| Ready-made sample code for API requests in multiple languages. | Yes | yes |
| Embed 'Run in APP' button with documentation | No | yes |
How to get started
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