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Apidog vs Mockoon
Both stand on api design tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4
Apidog combines API design, testing, mocking, and documentation with specification-driven workflows and deployment choices. Check the plan details and database limits against your team's requirements.
Visit Apidog Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Mockoon covers local mock creation as well as automated, serverless, and private deployment workflows. The open-source version includes unlimited APIs and routes; collaboration and deployment management are available with Pro.
Visit MockoonThe facts
| Apidog | Mockoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $9 a month | Team plan: €10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apidog.com | mockoon.com |
| On api design tools | #1 of 26 | #4 of 26 |
Apidog: what it does well
- Generates requests and mock data from API specifications.
- Supports GraphQL, SOAP, and Postman scripts.
- Free database operations include four named database systems.
- CLI integrates with Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab.
- Offers on-premises deployment on customer servers.
What to know first
- Complex database operations such as stored procedures are unsupported.
- ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Redis are paid-tier features.
- Enterprise pricing is listed as $27 a year.
Mockoon: what it does well
- Unlimited mock APIs and routes in the open-source version
- Supports OpenAPI and existing API workflows
- CLI can run mocks in CI and Docker
- Desktop app works offline without an account
- Pro supports private and isolated deployments
What to know first
- Real-time team collaboration is a Pro feature
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