curl
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Visitcurl vs Postman
What both publish
| Fact | curl | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The downloads page lists packages for Linux, macOS, iOS, and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, among many other systems. | Postman offers a web version and desktop downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus a VS Code extension and browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox. |
curl plans
- curlFree
Postman plans
- FreeFree
- Solo$9 a month
- Team$19 a month
- Enterprise—
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick curl if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Postman if…
Postman suits developers and teams that design, test, document, or monitor APIs. Its Free plan includes core API tools, while Enterprise features address advanced collaboration, security, and governance needs.