| Attribute |  RapidAPIOther license |  InsomniaOpen source |  PostmanOther license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Primary focus | API marketplace for discovering, testing and monetizing APIs | Open-source API client for REST, GraphQL and gRPC | Design, send, and test API requests |
| Deployment | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Source model | Other license | Open source | Other license |
| Pricing model | freemium | open source | freemium |
| API available | Yes | Yes | Not specified |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Overview | RapidAPI is a marketplace for discovering, testing and consuming third-party APIs from one account and SDK. Nokia acquired the company in 2023; the marketplace still operates under the RapidAPI brand. | Insomnia is a free, open-source desktop API client from Kong for designing, testing and debugging REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket APIs, with optional paid team collaboration plans. | Postman gives API teams a request client, shared collections, test scripts, documentation workflows, and automated collection runs. |
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