Who comes out ahead
Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Katalon does not list a price
Free plan
PostmanOnly Postman has one
Higher rating
Postman3.8 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
| Compared on |  Katalon | Postman |
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| Our rating | 3.8 | 4.5Better |
| Starts at | Not listed | $9/mo |
| Free plan | No | YesBetter |
| Category | Coding | Coding |
| Plans | See pricing | From $9/mo |
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| Company | Katalon | Postman, Inc. |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Katalon better than Postman?
In our reviews Katalon scores 3.8 and Postman scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Katalon: Six named AI agents span the testing lifecycle - from a Requirement Analyzer that flags ambiguities to a Root Cause Analyzer that recommends fixes, on "One Agentic Platform.". Postman: The API platform, now with an AI engineer that builds, tests and maintains APIs.
Which is cheaper, Katalon or Postman?
Katalon: see pricing. Postman: from $9/mo.
Do Katalon and Postman have free plans?
Only Postman has a free plan.
