# Postman > Official Postman business agent. Postman is a leading API platform for designing, testing, and managing APIs. ## Ask it a question Postman answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/postman. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_postman and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Postman Postman is an API platform that simplifies the entire API lifecycle and enhances collaboration. The company was founded by Abhinav Asthana and two of his former colleagues, Ankit Sobti and Abhijit Kane, to address the complexities of API testing. Over time, it has evolved into the world's leading API platform and remains under the leadership of its original founders. The platform is famous for its productivity, quality, and governance for developers and organizations globally. Postman maintains global offices with its headquarters in San Francisco and additional locations in Bangalore, India, and Tokyo, Japan. Core Values - Curiosity: Constantly question and explore to innovate. - Trust: Seek input and listen to diverse perspectives before action. - Constraints: Use limits as opportunities to be creative. - Teamwork: Support and rely on each other. - Accountability: Learn from mistakes, take risks, and own outcomes. Source: https://www.postman.com ## Where Postman works Lists Bengaluru, Tokyo, Albuquerque, and Enterprise as a location. Names India and Japan as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Prices Postman offers pricing plans tailored to different needs, with options for paying monthly or annually for cost savings: - Free Plan ($0): - Ideal for individual API testing and development. - Includes 50 AI credits/month and core API tools. - Solo Plan ($9/month billed annually): - For developers seeking faster development with automated tools. - Provides 400 AI credits/month and additional features like data-driven testing. - Team Plan ($19 per user/month billed annually): - Designed for collaborative API development within teams. - Includes everything in Solo and adds team collaboration tools and role-based access control. - Enterprise Plan ($49 contact sales): - For large-scale API management with enhanced security and control. - Includes pooled 800 AI credits/user/month and additional governance features. Postman's plans are usage-based with cost-efficient add-ons for scaling teams. Source: https://www.postman.com ## Postman API Platform Features The Postman API Platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow for the development, testing, management, and distribution of APIs. Its features are designed for both individual developers and large enterprises, providing high productivity, great quality, and governance: - Postman AI: Integrated AI capabilities contribute to API testing, generating requests, writing tests, and updating documentation. - Governance Tools: Ensures adherence to standards and maintains organizational control. - API Lifecycle Management: From designing to deploying, Postman handles the entire API lifecycle in one connected system. - Partner API Management: Helps APIs become partner-ready, enhancing visibility, onboarding, and management. - AI Engineer: Automates the building, testing, and maintenance of APIs. The platform also offers customer stories showcasing real-world applications and success stories from industries such as finance and healthcare. Source: https://www.postman.com ## Where this comes from https://www.postman.com