Postman

by Postman · Developer tools

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API client for building, testing and documenting HTTP APIs.

Official download from postman.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens postman.com, Postman's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Postman?

Postman lets you send HTTP, GraphQL and WebSocket requests, save them in collections, write tests and share them with a team. The free plan covers individual use; team features are paid.

Key features

  • Request collections and environments
  • Scripted tests for responses
  • Mock servers and API docs
  • GraphQL and WebSocket support

Best for

  • Testing REST APIs
  • Sharing API examples with a team
  • Debugging webhooks

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Postman

  1. 1Open the official Postman download page on postman.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Postman.Postman -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask postman

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postman

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Postman safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on postman.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Postman questions

Where can I download Postman safely?

Download Postman only from Postman's official site at postman.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Postman free?

Postman has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check postman.com for current pricing.

Does Postman work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Postman is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Postman's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Postman from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Postman.Postman -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask postman); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postman). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Postman?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.