# Postman: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 15 judge labels across 1 categories by 9 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/postman/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API management | 2% | 8 | 13% | 15 |

## What the models said for it

- "If your team is very small or just starting, Postman's free tier is often the best entry point." (Mistral Small, API management)
- "Postman - if you prioritize developer experience and API design ... It is not a runtime API gateway" (Claude Haiku 4.5, API management)
- "Postman is also a solid choice, especially if your team is already familiar with its ecosystem." (Mistral Small, API management)
- "Less "heavy gateway" than Kong; great for B2B distribution but pair with a gateway." (Grok 4.1 Fast, API management)

## And against it

- "It is not a production API management platform. The free tier is severely limited for teams" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, API management)
- "Free for design/testing, but lighter on full management." (Grok 4.1 Fast, API management)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.