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HttpMaster vs PactumJS
Both stand on api testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
HttpMaster offers request chaining, validation, and command-line execution in a free Windows tool. It can send SOAP methods over HTTP, but lacks WSDL parsing.
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PactumJS covers several API testing layers and can also serve as a mock server, while fitting into existing test-runner workflows. Its free, open-source distribution may suit teams comfortable with Node.js.
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| HttpMaster | PactumJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | httpmaster.net | pactumjs.github.io |
| On api testing tools | #20 of 34 | #24 of 34 |
HttpMaster: what it does well
- Imports OpenAPI specifications into test projects.
- Chains requests using values from earlier responses.
- Validates status codes, headers, and response content.
- Runs projects through a command-line interface.
- Tests stay on the user's machine without cloud dependency.
What to know first
- Windows 10 or later is required.
- Does not parse WSDL to extract SOAP methods.
PactumJS: what it does well
- Supports API, component, contract, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Can run as an HTTP or HTTPS mock server
- Works with REST backends built in any programming language
- Free and open source under the MIT License
What to know first
- Requires Node.js 10 or above
- Does not provide its own test runner
- The cURL converter is beta or experimental
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