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Best 1 Apache JMeter
Apache JMeter
Free Plan Available

Apache JMeter is the venerable, open-source standard for performance and load testing, with robust capabilities for functional API testing. Originally designed for web applications, it supports a wide...

9.6 Brilliant
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2 Postman
Postman
Free Plan Available From $49/mo

Postman has evolved from a simple Chrome extension into the ubiquitous platform for API development and testing, defining the category for many. It excels as an interactive environment for designing,...

9.6 Brilliant
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3 Gatling
Gatling
Free Plan Available

Gatling is a powerful, open-source load testing tool built on Scala, offering a code-based approach to test creation. Its architecture is designed for high performance and scalability, allowing it to...

9.4 Excellent
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4 Hoppscotch
Hoppscotch
Free Plan Available

Hoppscotch (formerly Postwoman) is a lightweight, open-source, web-based API client built as a Progressive Web App (PWA). It emphasizes speed, simplicity, and privacy by running directly in your brows...

9.4 Excellent
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5 k6
k6
Free Plan Available

k6, from Grafana Labs, is a modern, developer-centric, open-source load testing tool built for the cloud-native era. It is designed specifically for testing the performance and reliability of APIs, mi...

9.0 Excellent
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6 Amazon Selling Partner API
Amazon Selling Partner API
Free Plan Available From $25/mo

The Amazon Selling Partner API allows businesses to automate order processing and fulfillment through third-party integrations. It provides a powerful toolset for managing e-commerce operations on the...

8.9 Very Good
7 LoadRunner
LoadRunner

LoadRunner is the industry veteran of performance testing, known for its unparalleled support for legacy protocols and enterprise applications. It provides a complete suite of tools for performance en...

8.9 Very Good
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8 API Fortress
API Fortress
Free Plan Available From $99/month

API Fortress is an API testing tool that focuses on security and performance. It offers automated testing, continuous delivery support, and comprehensive security features. Best suited for teams prior...

8.8 Very Good
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9 SmartBear ReadyAPI
SmartBear ReadyAPI
Free Plan Available From $495/user/month (Enterprise)

ReadyAPI, built on the legacy of SoapUI Open Source, is a comprehensive, enterprise-grade functional API testing platform from SmartBear. It is designed for serious test automation, supporting REST, S...

8.8 Very Good
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10 Gatling Enterprise
Gatling Enterprise

Gatling Enterprise is the managed, commercial version of the popular open-source Gatling tool. It provides a centralized platform for managing tests, distributing load, and analyzing results. Gatling...

8.5 Very Good
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11 Otter.ai API
Otter.ai API

Otter.ai is a leader in meeting intelligence, and their API allows developers to tap into their powerful transcription and summarization engine. It is specifically optimized for conversational speech,...

8.4 Very Good
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12 Testim.io
Testim.io
Free Plan Available From $9/user/month

Testim.io is an AI-driven API and UI testing tool that supports cross-platform testing and continuous delivery. It offers easy-to-use automation features and integrates well with popular CI/CD pipelin...

8.3 Very Good
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13 Insomnia
Insomnia
Free Plan Available From $25/mo for Pro version

Insomnia is a powerful, elegant, and open-source API client that has gained a strong following as a streamlined alternative to Postman. Acquired by Kong Inc., it focuses on a superb developer experien...

8.3 Very Good
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14 RestAssured
RestAssured
Free Plan Available

REST Assured is the de facto standard Java domain-specific language (DSL) for testing RESTful APIs. It simplifies testing of REST-based services by allowing you to write tests in a given-when-then sty...

8.2 Very Good
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15 SoapUI Open Source
SoapUI Open Source
Free Plan Available

SoapUI Open Source is the free, community edition of the tool that evolved into ReadyAPI. It remains a powerful, standalone tool for functional and load testing of SOAP and REST APIs. It provides a co...

8.1 Very Good
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16 Karate DSL
Karate DSL
Free Plan Available

Karate DSL is a unique open-source tool that combines API test automation, performance testing, mocks, and even UI automation into a single, cohesive framework. Its most notable feature is that it all...

8.1 Very Good
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17 TinCan API
TinCan API
Free Plan Available From $25/mo

The TinCan API, also known as Experience API (xAPI), is a standard for tracking learning experiences across various platforms. It supports SCORM compliance and provides detailed data on learner activi...

8.0 Very Good
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18 Cloudmersive
Cloudmersive
Free Plan Available

Cloudmersive is a cloud-based API testing and validation platform that helps developers test, validate, and monitor APIs. It offers comprehensive tools for API management and ensures the reliability o...

7.8 Good
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19 ZAP (OWASP Zed Attack Proxy)
ZAP (OWASP Zed Attack Proxy)
Free Plan Available

ZAP is an open-source API testing tool that focuses on security and ethical hacking. It offers advanced scanning features, detailed reports, and a user-friendly interface. Best suited for teams priori...

7.8 Good
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20 FastAPI
FastAPI

FastAPI is a modern, fast (high-performance), web framework for building APIs with Python 3.7+ based on standard Python type hints. It automatically generates interactive API documentation using OpenA...

7.6 Good
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21 Spritz
Spritz

Spritz was once the pioneer of RSVP technology, revolutionizing how we read on small screens. While the company has pivoted to focus more on API integration for other developers, their legacy technolo...

7.5 Good
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22 TestProject
TestProject
Free Plan Available

TestProject is a cloud-based test automation platform that supports API testing. Freelancers can leverage its cross-platform capabilities and integrate it with Selenium for end-to-end testing. It offe...

7.5 Good
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23 Katalon Studio
Katalon Studio
Free Plan Available

Katalon Studio is a versatile, low-code automation platform that powerfully integrates API, Web, and Mobile testing into a single environment. It lowers the barrier to entry for test automation with i...

7.4 Good
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24 Tricentis Tosca
Tricentis Tosca

Tricentis Tosca is a leading enterprise continuous testing platform that employs a unique model-based approach to test automation. Its API testing capabilities are part of its broader suite for end-to...

7.1 Good
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25 MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Free Plan Available

MuleSoft is the heavy-duty solution for large-scale enterprise integration. Owned by Salesforce, it excels at connecting legacy on-premise systems with modern cloud applications. The Anypoint Platform...

6.2 Fair
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