Postman for Students: Free plan for individual API development and testing: 100 AI credits, API…
Postman Free plan ($0)
What you get
- Free plan for individual API development and testing: 100 AI credits, API client and core tools, Specs and Mock servers, Native Git, Collection Runner and Performance Testing runs, manual Flows
- the comparison table also lists 1,000 API monitoring requests/month, 10,000 Postman API calls/month, 1 user included, up to 5 integrations, 1 day of container data recovery retention, free Context Graph ingestion refreshed every 24 hours, and 1,000 Context Graph API queries/month ($0.01 per call beyond that).
From the official page: “Free — For individuals building and testing APIs — $0 — Get Started: 100 AI credits, API client & core tools, Specs & mock servers, Native Git, Collection Runner & Performance Testing runs, Manual Flows”
How to claim
- Sign up for a Postman account.
- Use the Free plan directly (Get Started); upgrade to Team ($19/user/month, billed yearly) if you need collaboration or higher usage.
Eligibility
Any individual user; no student status or credit card required; usable right after signup.
Expiry & renewal rules
The Free plan has no expiration; exceeding Free quotas (e.g., running out of AI credits) requires an upgrade or paying AI overage fees at $0.05/credit.
Availability
Not specified on the official page (no regional restrictions mentioned).
FAQ
Is Postman still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. Free plan for individual API development and testing: 100 AI credits, API client and core tools, Specs and Mock servers, Native Git, Collection Runner and… Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Postman student offer last?
Yes — a card is required at some point in the flow (called out in Eligibility above). Duration: The Free plan has no expiration; exceeding Free quotas (e.g., running out of AI credits) requires an upgrade or paying AI overage fees at $0.05/credit.
What's the catch with Postman's student program?
The honest caveats: The Free plan has no expiration; exceeding Free quotas (e.g., running out of AI credits) requires an upgrade or paying AI overage fees at $0.05/credit.. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.