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What it is

Apidog is an API platform for designing, debugging, mocking, testing, and documenting APIs, with GraphQL and SOAP support. Its specification-led workflow can generate request parameters, body content, and mock data, then check responses against specifications. For automated testing, users can arrange request sequences, add assertions, extract variables, and save requests as endpoint cases. It imports Postman data and supports Postman scripts. Database operations include MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle on Free; ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis are listed for paid tiers. The CLI can connect to Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab, and activity notifications can go to Slack or webhook-compatible tools. Deployment choices include Global and Europe SaaS services and an on-premises option hosted on customer servers. Apidog says desktop requests travel directly from the user's computer to the target server, not through Apidog servers. The free plan is time-unlimited for four users; paid plans start at $9/user/mo (annual), with a 14-day trial.

Spec sheet

What it does
Apidog combines API design, debugging, mocking, automated testing and documentation in one platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Product
Apidog describes itself as an all-in-one API platform for designing, debugging, mocking, testing, and documenting APIs.Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Platforms
The download page lists Windows, Mac, Linux, and browser access; it also links to an Apidog browser extension and self-hosted request proxy options.Read 29 Sep 2026 · test.apidog.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Paid from
9Read 21 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Security
Apidog says it uses AWS hosting, access controls, and encryption, and describes TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit on its security measures page.Read 29 Sep 2026 · legal.apidog.com
License
Apidog is proprietary commercial software; its CLI package is proprietary and requires an Apidog account for normal use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
AI features
AI functions use a customer supplied provider key, do not provide models, and are described as free apart from the provider's usage charges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
API access
Apidog publishes REST API documentation for its Global and Europe services.Read 29 Sep 2026 · share.apidog.com
API coverage limit
The public API documentation states that not every Apidog resource or operation has a REST endpoint and recommends the CLI for broader coverage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openapi.apidog.io
API debugging
Apidog sends requests and can validate responses against the API specification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
API design
The visual editor supports JSON Schema based API design and automatic request and response generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Automated testing
Test scenarios support visual assertions, variable extraction, looping, branching and scheduled execution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Browser support
The self-hosted web interface documents support for Chrome 70+, Firefox 68+, Edge 17+ and Safari 11+.Read 15 Oct 2026 · self-hosting.apidog.io
Chrome extension
The Chrome extension has 10,000 users and a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 4 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
CI/CD and notifications
The CLI can integrate with Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab, while activity notifications can be forwarded to Slack or webhook-compatible tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
CLI and CI/CD
Apidog CLI runs tests from the command line and is documented for CI/CD and AI-agent workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Apidog as founded in 2022.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size and headquarters
LinkedIn lists Apidog as a public company with 51–200 employees headquartered in Dover, Delaware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Database connectivity
API debugging and test workflows can connect to databases for CRUD operations and test data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Database integrations
Database operations support MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle on Free, with ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis on paid tiers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Deployment options
Apidog documents Global and Europe SaaS services and an on-premises option hosted on the customer's servers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Documentation depth
The Learning Center includes getting started tutorials, API design, debugging, testing, mocking, publishing, CLI, administration, billing and on-premises sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Documentation publishing
The product publishes interactive API documentation and supports Markdown, custom navigation and custom domains.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Earlier corporate base
Apidog's company page lists a Singapore address and says operations moved to Apidog, Inc. in the United States in May 2023.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Extension limitation
Browser policies block some headers and cookies and prevent local code or database calls; Apidog recommends its desktop client or Cloud Agent for those cases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Funding disclosure
Crunchbase lists Apidog, Inc. as private and shows no verifiable funding amount in its public profile.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Git integration
Spec-first projects can synchronize OpenAPI or Swagger files with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps or Bitbucket.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.io
GraphQL support
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Legal entity
Apidog's terms identify Apidog, Inc. as a Delaware corporation providing the services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.apidog.com
Limit: learning curve
G2 and Capterra reviewers say advanced features and the dense interface can feel overwhelming for new users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: project limits
A G2 reviewer complained that the free tier's five-project limit should be higher.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: reliability and support
A Trustpilot reviewer reported permission failures, bugs causing possible data loss, slow support responses and unresolved issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mocking
Mock responses can be generated automatically from API specifications without writing mock scripts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Notable news
Apidog announced Japanese-language availability on May 8, 2023, in a May 10, 2023 press release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dreamnews.jp
Postman compatibility
Apidog states that existing Postman scripts can be used in its workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Praise: documentation and collaboration
Reviewers report that auto-generated documentation stays synchronized and improves communication between development teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: workflow consolidation
G2 and Capterra reviewers repeatedly praise having design, documentation, testing, debugging and mocking together, reducing tool switching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Protocols
Documentation lists support for HTTP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, SOAP and SSE requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Public API
Apidog provides documented REST APIs at api.apidog.com and api.eu.apidog.com using bearer-token authorization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openapi.apidog.io
Rating on Capterra
5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.8 out of 5 from 231 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Product Hunt
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Request privacy
The desktop client sends requests directly from the user's computer to the target server without routing through Apidog servers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Self-hosting
Apidog offers an on-premises edition and documents deployment of its web interface on customer infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · self-hosting.apidog.io
Single source of truth
Requests, mocks, tests and published documentation remain linked to one OpenAPI definition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Spec driven workflow
Apidog can generate request parameters and body content and mock data from API specifications, and validate responses against specifications.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Supported database limitation
The visual database interface supports standard SQL queries but does not currently support complex operations such as stored procedures.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com
Test automation
Users can visually orchestrate request sequences, add assertions, extract variables, and save requests as endpoint cases.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.apidog.com

Plans and prices

Free Free free up to 4 users · up to 5 projects · unlimited collection runs · 1 sprint branch per project Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Basic $9 a month annually per user · up to 20 projects · API versioning · 90-day request history Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Professional $18 a month annually per user · unlimited projects · team shared variables · white-label documentation · priority support Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
Enterprise $324 a year $324.00 per year (= $27.00/month, billed annually) SSO · Compliance features · 24/7 support · On-premises edition Read 21 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Free Free up to 4 users · unlimited test runs and mocks Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Basic $9 a month per user; annual billing 90-day history · 20 team projects Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Professional $18 a month per user; annual billing advanced control · priority support Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Enterprise $27 a month per user; annual billing SSO · compliance · 24/7 support Read 29 Sep 2026 · apidog.com
Enterprise $27 a month annually per user · SSO · multiple documentation sites · unlimited scheduled tasks · 24/7 support Read 15 Oct 2026 · apidog.com
On-premises Priced on request contact sales self-hosted deployment · custom contract Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.apidog.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Generates mock data from API specifications.
  • Supports GraphQL and SOAP.
  • Imports Postman data and supports Postman scripts.
  • CLI integrates with Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab.
  • Offers Global, Europe, and on-premises deployment.

Limits

  • Visual database interface lacks complex operations such as stored procedures.
  • Free plan is limited to four users.
  • Paid pricing note starts at $9/user/mo (annual).

Who it suits

Apidog suits teams that need to design and test APIs from specifications, automate request sequences, or work with Postman data. Its deployment options also accommodate organizations seeking an on-premises setup.

Apidog in depth

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Overview

Apidog is an API workspace for teams that want design, debugging, mock responses, testing, and documentation tied to API specifications. It suits teams working across those stages; its breadth is a strong fit when a shared specification should guide both requests and validation, but database-operation limits and plan costs deserve a close look.

Specification-driven work is the product’s clearest advantage: it can derive request content and mock data from a specification, then validate responses against it. Apidog also supports GraphQL and SOAP, scheduled runs, contract testing, and a mock server, giving API teams a broad workflow without limiting the product to a request client.

Key features

Specifications, requests, and tests

Apidog can generate request parameters and body content from API specifications, as well as mock data. Response validation against those specifications helps keep implementation checks connected to the intended API contract. For teams managing specifications alongside testing, that integration is more compelling than a collection of disconnected tools; teams seeking only a lightweight request client may find the wider scope unnecessary.

Visual test orchestration lets users sequence requests, add assertions, extract variables, and save requests as endpoint cases. Scheduled runs and contract testing extend this beyond ad hoc checks. The CLI integrates with Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab, while activity notifications can go to Slack or webhook-compatible tools. Those connections make it a plausible fit for teams incorporating API checks into delivery workflows.

Migration, databases, and deployment

Postman data import and Postman script support can ease a move from Postman, although they do not by themselves establish that every workflow will transfer unchanged. Database operations cover MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle on Free; ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis are available on paid tiers. The visual database interface supports standard SQL, not complex operations such as stored procedures, so it is not a substitute for a full database administration environment.

Apidog offers Global and Europe SaaS services and an on-premises option hosted on customer servers. It says it uses AWS hosting, access controls, and encryption, including TLS 1.3 for data in transit. Its desktop client sends requests directly from the user’s computer to the target server rather than routing them through Apidog servers. These choices may suit teams with differing deployment and request-privacy needs.

Pricing

Apidog has a free plan, paid plans, and a 14-day trial. The Free plan is free, time-unlimited, and capped at four users. It includes database operations for MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle; that makes it a useful starting point for small teams, but the seat cap and paid-only support for ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis can constrain growth.

Basic costs $12 a month and includes 20 team projects. It is the straightforward step up for teams that need more room for shared projects, though the listed plan terms do not establish a larger seat allowance. Professional costs $24 a month and adds advanced control and priority support, making it more relevant when those capabilities matter than for teams seeking only additional project capacity.

Enterprise is shown at $27 a year, billed annually with the price shown per month. It includes SSO, compliance features, 24/7 support, and the on-premises edition, positioning it for organizations that need those controls or deployment choice. The stated annual price term matters when comparing it with monthly subscriptions. The general paid-from note gives $9/user/mo (annual); plan prices and terms should be compared carefully rather than treated as interchangeable.

Platforms

Apidog supports API, extension, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, and self-hosted use. The range accommodates browser-based and desktop work as well as customer-hosted deployment; the best fit depends on whether a team prefers SaaS or requires its own hosting environment.

Who it's for

Apidog is best suited to API teams that want specification-led design, mock generation, request testing, and documentation in one workflow, especially when they also need visual test automation or CI/CD integration. Its free tier is a sensible fit for a team of up to four users evaluating that workflow. Teams with larger databases, complex SQL procedures, or needs limited to a simple client should weigh the paid-tier boundaries and broader platform scope.

Pros and cons

Strength: Specifications can drive request generation, mock data, and response validation, linking design artifacts to testing.

Strength: Visual request sequences, assertions, variable extraction, scheduled runs, and CI/CD integrations support repeatable API checks.

Strength: SaaS and on-premises deployment, plus direct desktop requests to target servers, offer useful deployment and privacy choices.

Limitation: The free plan is limited to four users, and ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis database operations require a paid tier.

Limitation: The visual database interface handles standard SQL but not complex operations such as stored procedures.

Limitation: Basic’s 20-project allowance and Professional’s advanced-control and priority-support additions mean readers should match the tier to their specific team needs.

Alternatives

For API design, client, and testing comparisons, see API Design Tools, API clients, and API Testing Tools.

Postman is a relevant alternative for teams that want its freemium API client and core tools, specs, mock servers, Native Git, and Collection Runner. Pact is worth considering when open-source tooling is the priority. Bruno may suit teams looking for an open-source option with a Pro tier at $6 a month billed annually. Insomnia offers a free Essentials plan with three users for Git Sync projects and 1,000 mock-server requests per month, a fit for teams whose needs fit those caps. Kreya is an alternative with a free plan for individuals and request history limited to the latest request. Hoppscotch offers a free plan for REST, GraphQL, and realtime API testing with a personal workspace. Parasoft SOAtest uses tailored pricing based on business needs and is available by quote. Karate is an alternative free framework for REST, GraphQL, and SOAP API testing, with browser and desktop UI automation and Gatling performance testing.

Verdict

Choose Apidog if your team wants one specification-driven workspace for API design, mocks, automated tests, and documentation, with deployment options that include on-premises hosting. Look elsewhere if your team needs complex database operations or a narrower client workflow, and compare the user cap and paid-tier terms before committing.

Verdict

Apidog brings API design, testing, mocking, and documentation into a specification-driven workflow. Check database-operation limits and plan details against your team's needs before choosing a tier.

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