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Echolon vs Postman
Postman is a widely-used API platform for building and using APIs. While feature-rich, it has become increasingly bloated and requires cloud sync for many features.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Echolon | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Fully open source (MIT) | Proprietary, closed source |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web |
| Protocols | REST, WebSocket | REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC |
| Collaboration | Git-based, free for teams | Cloud-based, paid for teams |
| Offline Mode | Full offline support | Limited offline mode |
| Git Integration | Native Git integration | Limited Git support |
| Pricing | Free forever, optional paid features | Free tier limited, $14/user/month for teams |
| Privacy | Local-first, no tracking | Cloud sync required, telemetry |
Why choose Echolon over Postman?
- No account required
- Faster and lighter
- Local-first data storage
- Free Git-based collaboration
- No vendor lock-in
Postman's strengths
- Large ecosystem and community
- Extensive documentation
- Team collaboration features
Postman's limitations
- Increasingly bloated
- Requires account for basic features
- Cloud sync mandatory
- Expensive for teams
Migrate from Postman in minutes
Switching to Echolon is easy. Follow these simple steps to import your existing collections.
- 1 Export your collection from Postman (File → Export)
- 2 Open Echolon and go to Import
- 3 Select "Import from Postman"
- 4 Choose your exported file
- 5 Your collection is ready to use
Ready to make the switch?
Join thousands of developers who chose Echolon for a better API development experience.