Is Postman free? What it actually costs in 2026
Yes, there is a free tier — with limits.
Free tier centered on a single user; paid plans are Solo $9, Team $19, and Enterprise $49 per user/month (billed annually), with metered AI credits and usage caps (API calls, monitors) layered on top.
What you are locked into
By default, collections and request history live in Postman's cloud tied to an account, and the platform steers toward its hosted workspaces. Export and newer Git integration exist, but the account requirement and proprietary collection format can make fully local or vendor-neutral workflows less straightforward.
If you would rather not pay: Bruno
Bruno
A fast, git-native API client that stores collections as plain files.
Free and open-source core; optional Pro ($6/user/mo) and Ultimate ($11/user/mo) for advanced Git, SSO, and support
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