Best json-server Alternatives in 2026
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20 tools from API mocking tools ranked against json-server on the same published basis.
- 1json-server vs Microcks
- 2json-server vs Mockzilla
- 3json-server vs Parasoft SOAtest
- 4json-server vs WireMock
- 5json-server vs Mockttp
- 6json-server vs Mockoon
- 7json-server vs MockServer
- 8json-server vs WireMock
- 9json-server vs Mockfly
- 10json-server vs Hoverfly
- 11json-server vs Knockout API
- 12json-server vs Imposter
- 13json-server vs moqapi.dev
- 14json-server vs MockAPI
- 15json-server vs Mocki
- 16json-server vs OpenAPI Mock
- 17json-server vs Stoplight Elements
- 18json-server vs MockWebServer
- 20json-server vs Mock Service Worker
- 21json-server vs OpenAPI Server
json-server alternatives compared
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microcks | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | API, Browser, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Mockzilla | 7.6 | Free plan | $10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | Parasoft SOAtest | 7.6 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 4 | WireMock | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Mockttp | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Mockoon | 7.3 | No | €10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 7 | MockServer | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 8 | WireMock | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| 9 | Mockfly | 7.2 | Free plan | €15/mo | API, Browser, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| 10 | Hoverfly | 7.1 | No | $10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 11 | Knockout API | 7.1 | Free plan | $0.02/mo | API, Web |
| 12 | Imposter | 7.0 | No | — | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 13 | moqapi.dev | 7.0 | Free plan | $29/mo | API, Web |
| 14 | MockAPI | 6.9 | Free plan | $2.92/mo | API, Web |
| 15 | Mocki | 6.8 | No | $15/mo | API, self-hosted, Web |
| 16 | OpenAPI Mock | 6.8 | No | — | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| 17 | Stoplight Elements | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | self-hosted, Web |
| 18 | MockWebServer | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | — |
| 20 | Mock Service Worker | 6.5 | No | — | self-hosted, Web |
| 21 | OpenAPI Server | 6.5 | No | — | API, self-hosted |
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Questions about json-server alternatives
What is the best alternative to json-server?
Microcks, number 1 in API mocking tools with a score of 7.6 out of 10. The others here: Mockzilla, Parasoft SOAtest, WireMock and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to json-server?
Microcks is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 12 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.