Mockoon
The Easiest and Quicker Way to Run Mock APIs.
Overview
Mockoon is a free, open-source tool that allows you to quickly create mock REST APIs. It's a desktop application that runs locally, requiring no account creation or cloud deployment, making it ideal for fast prototyping and testing.
✨ Key Features
- Unlimited mock APIs and routes
- Dynamic templating for responses
- Route response rules and conditions
- Proxying and request forwarding
- OpenAPI specification import/export
- Cross-platform desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simple, intuitive desktop UI
- No account or cloud deployment required
- Completely free and open-source core product
Unique Value: The fastest and easiest way to set up local mock APIs without any dependencies or sign-ups.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating local mock APIs for frontend development
- Testing edge cases and error handling
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Team collaboration on shared mock APIs
- High-availability hosted mock environments
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler and more user-friendly for local mocking compared to code-based libraries like WireMock or full platforms like Postman.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The core desktop application is completely free.
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