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Beeceptor vs Mockzilla
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.
Visit Beeceptor Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Mockzilla offers both hosted mock APIs and an offline CLI, with request validation, fault simulation, and pull-request environments. Note the Free plan's API and history limits, and do not upload sensitive data.
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| Beeceptor | Mockzilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Individual: $10 a month | Hobby: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beeceptor.com | mockzilla.org |
| On api mocking tools | #2 of 26 | #1 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
Mockzilla: what it does well
- Imports OpenAPI specifications and plain JSON files
- Simulates latency and errors for testing retries
- Pull request action manages mock URLs by branch
- Offline MIT-licensed CLI can run in CI
- Supports request replay with status and timing
What to know first
- Free plan has no API access
- Free request history lasts 2 hours
- Uploaded content must not contain sensitive data
- Hobby costs $10 a month
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