Cybersecurity · head to head
KnowBe4 vs Postman

Postman
Developer Tools
The API platform for building and using APIs
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs.
- Postman has a free plan, then $14/mo; KnowBe4 starts at $1/mo.
- Only KnowBe4 lists security awareness training; only Postman lists API client.
- Where KnowBe4 falls short: published prices assume a three year term, so the quoted per seat rate depends on a long commitment.
- Where Postman falls short: free plan limited to single user as of March 1, 2026, making it unsuitable for teams without paid plans.
- Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which KnowBe4 and Postman actually diverge.
Not yet recorded: pricing model for Postman.
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in KnowBe4
- Security awareness training
- Phishing simulation
- Risk assessments
- Compliance training
- Incident reporting
- API access
- Custom policies
- Behavior analytics
Only in Postman
- API client
- Automated testing
- Mock servers
- Documentation
- Monitors
- Workspaces
- Version control
- API design
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
KnowBe4
- Security awareness training and simulated phishing for staffnot Postman
- Tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over timenot Postman
Postman
- API testingnot KnowBe4
- API documentationnot KnowBe4
- API monitoringnot KnowBe4
- Team collaborationnot KnowBe4
- API developmentnot KnowBe4
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
KnowBe4
- Published prices assume a three year term, so the quoted per seat rate depends on a long commitment
- Pricing is banded by seat count, and the lowest band of 25 to 50 seats pays the highest rate
- Accounts above 1,000 seats have no published price and require a custom quote
- Third party integrations, Compliance Plus and PhishER Plus are all separately priced per seat add ons
- The Foundation tier carries 200 training modules against more than 1,000 on Advanced, so content volume is the main gate
Postman
- Free plan limited to single user as of March 1, 2026, making it unsuitable for teams without paid plans
- Only 25 collection runs per month and 1,000 API calls/month on free tier
- Removed local-only Scratch Pad mode in 2023, forcing cloud account creation and sync
- Requires Postman account and internet connection for most features
- Cloud-first architecture with mandatory syncing to Postman's cloud servers
- No CI/CD integration or advanced security features on free plan
Pricing, plan by plan
KnowBe4
$1/month- Basic$1/mo
- Per user
- Training modules
- Phishing templates
- Advanced$2/mo
- All Basic features
- Advanced phishing
- Risk assessments
- Pro$3/mo
- All Advanced features
- API access
- Custom content
Postman
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 25 collection runs/month
- 1,000 API calls/month
- Team$14/mo
- Team collaboration
- Shared workspaces
- API mocking
- Professional$29/mo
- Team features
- Advanced security
- SSO
- Enterprise$49/mo
- Professional features
- Custom integrations
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose KnowBe4 if
- You need security awareness training.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Email.
- You also want phishing simulation.
Choose Postman if
- You need api client.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want automated testing.
Questions people ask
- Is KnowBe4 or Postman better?
- Neither clearly leads. KnowBe4 starts at $1/month and Postman at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, KnowBe4 or Postman?
- Postman has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/month for KnowBe4 and Free for Postman.
- Does KnowBe4 or Postman run on more platforms?
- KnowBe4 runs on Web, iOS, Android, Email. Postman runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use Postman for free?
- Yes. Postman has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. KnowBe4 starts at $1/month.
- What is KnowBe4 best used for?
- KnowBe4 is most often used for security awareness training and simulated phishing for staff, tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over time. Of those, security awareness training and simulated phishing for staff and tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over time are not what Postman is typically brought in for.
- What can KnowBe4 do that Postman cannot?
- KnowBe4 covers Security awareness training, Phishing simulation, Risk assessments, Compliance training. Postman covers API client, Automated testing, Mock servers, Documentation. Both handle Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
KnowBe4: What does KnowBe4 cost per employee?
KnowBe4 charges per seat per month on a subscription basis. For 51-100 employees, SAT Foundation costs $2.13/month per seat and SAT Advanced costs $3.40/month per seat. Prices decrease with larger employee counts.
SourcePostman: What is the cost of Postman?
Postman has a free plan limited to 1 user, 25 collection runs/month, 1,000 API calls/month. Team plans start at $14/user/month for Basic. Professional at $29/user/month, and Enterprise at $49/user/month.
SourceKnowBe4: Does KnowBe4 offer a free trial?
KnowBe4 does not offer a full free version, but free tools are available separately including assessments and simulators.
SourcePostman: Can I use Postman offline?
Postman requires an internet connection to sync collections to the cloud. Since 2023, the Scratch Pad local-only mode was removed. Users must sign in with a Postman account, and collections sync to cloud by default. Offline work is possible but limited without cloud sync features.
SourceKnowBe4: Are there add-on costs beyond the base plan?
Yes, optional add-ons include Third-Party Integrations ($1.10-$1.20/seat/month), Compliance Plus ($0.82-$0.93/seat/month), PhishER Plus ($1.15-$1.50/seat/month), and Student Edition ($0.17/seat/month).
SourcePostman: Does Postman have team collaboration?
Team collaboration is not available on the free plan (limited to 1 user). Team plans start at $14/user/month and include shared workspaces, real-time collaboration, and team management features.
SourceKnowBe4: What currencies does KnowBe4 accept?
KnowBe4 accepts pricing in USD, AUD, BRL, CAD, EUR, GBP, SGD, and ZAR.
SourcePostman: What are the free plan limits?
Free plan allows: 1 user only, 25 collection runs per month, 1,000 API calls/month, and 1,000 mock server calls/month. No CI/CD integration or advanced security features.
SourcePostman: Does Postman work with other development tools?
Postman integrates with Git repositories, offers a Node.js runner (Newman) for automation, and connects with popular CI/CD platforms. Teams using git-native workflows may prefer alternatives like Bruno.
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