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MockAPI vs MockServer
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.
Free plan APIWeb
MockAPI provides configurable REST resources and generated data for prototyping, testing and learning. The free plan is limited to one project and two resources; the paid plans list 20 projects and 50 resources at their stated monthly or annual prices.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
MockServer covers mocking, proxying, verification, and chaos testing across a broad set of protocols and deployment options. Its always-reachable health probes are a security detail to account for when configuring an instance.
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| MockAPI | MockServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Paid annual: $35 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mockapi.io | mock-server.com |
| On api mocking tools | #12 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
MockAPI: what it does well
- Supports GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE.
- Users can define schemas and field-level data generators.
- Includes pagination, sorting and filtering.
- Supports OpenAPI import.
What to know first
- Free plan includes one project and two resources.
- Custom endpoints are marked as coming soon.
- Webhooks are marked as coming soon.
MockServer: what it does well
- Free, self-hosted deployment with no SaaS account
- Mocks and validates against OpenAPI or Swagger
- Imports HAR files and Postman collections
- Supports multiple official language clients
- Dashboard shows live logs and recorded traffic
What to know first
- Status and readiness probes need no authentication
- HTTP/3 support is experimental and uses a separate UDP port
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