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Beeceptor vs json-server
Both stand on api mocking tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Beeceptor combines configurable mocks with proxying, traffic recording, and failure simulation across a wide range of API protocols. The free plan has public endpoints and usage limits; paid plans start at $10 a month.
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Choose json-server for a free local REST API built from JSON or JSON5 files, with routes and query features for testing and prototyping. Look elsewhere if you need a version with no expected breaking changes or cannot use Node.js >=22.12.0.
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| Beeceptor | json-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Individual: $10 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beeceptor.com | github.com |
| On api mocking tools | #2 of 26 | #6 of 26 |
Beeceptor: what it does well
- Supports HTTP, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, and gRPC
- Can generate mocks from OpenAPI specifications
- Can proxy and record live backend traffic
- Paid plans include chat and email support
What to know first
- Free endpoints are public by default
- Free plan allows 50 requests per day per endpoint
- Unclaimed endpoints are removed after 30 days
- Free request payloads are limited to 1 MB
json-server: what it does well
- Creates a fake REST API without coding.
- Reads JSON and JSON5 data files.
- Supports filtering, sorting and pagination.
- Can include related resources with `_embed`.
- Serves static files from `./public` by default.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js >=22.12.0.
- The displayed v1 documentation is beta and warns of breaking changes.
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