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Postman Echo vs US Extract

If you need a Data Validation API that's easy to integrate, go with Postman Echo.

Postman Echo

Test api server to receive and return value from HTTP method

US Extract

Extract postal addresses from any text including emails

Postman Echo

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

US Extract

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeaturePostman EchoUS Extract
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Postman Echo is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. US Extract works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.