# API Testing Software This SaaS Startup for Testing APIs is a Free Online Tool for Developers By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testing-apis References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/api-tester) & [apitester](https://apitester.com/) This free online tool for testing APIs looks at functionality and performance. SaaS startup API Tester is a cloud-based testing framework designed for application programming interface (API) developers as well as [software quality assurance engineers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octomind-qa) and operators. The application performance monitoring system enables people to "build and save scripts for testing the speed, reliability and functionality of internally managed and third party APIs." The API Tester interface allows you to make up and deliver tests easily from [AWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazons-kiro), as well as save tests for later use and share test configurations with friends. Described as the easiest way for testing APIs, the computing solution also allows you to view the run history, create and re-run tests when saved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cloud-based Testing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a cloud-based testing platform that offers comprehensive functionality and performance testing for APIs. - **Application Performance Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an application performance monitoring system that specifically caters to API developers and ensures the speed, reliability, and functionality of both internal and third-party APIs. - **Easy Test Configuration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an API testing solution that allows users to effortlessly create, save, and share test configurations with others, improving collaboration and efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Software as a Service (saas):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer a SaaS platform that provides free online tools for testing APIs, addressing the needs of developers and software quality assurance professionals. - **API Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the API development industry by offering a comprehensive and efficient API testing framework integrated within the development process. - **Computing Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a computing solution that simplifies API testing, allowing users to easily create, manage, and analyze tests for optimal performance and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Testing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kushoai1.md) - [API Workflow Simplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/api-testing.md) - [Idea-Testing Startup Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-idea-tester.md) - [Developer Workflow Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/api-point.md) - [Scalable App Testing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testlabs.md) - [Voice Agent Testing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixa.md) - [Codeless Test Automation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testarchitect-cloud.md) - [Automated QA Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painless-qa.md) - [Natural Language Testing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-language-testing.md)