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MockAPI vs json-server: catalog facts
MockAPI	json-server
Freemium Plan details are not described on the fetched page; check the site for current limits.	Free Free to install from npm.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Builds mock REST endpoints without writing a server Generates custom fake data	Mock REST API from a single JSON file No code needed for basic use
Meant for prototyping and testing, not production use Hosted only, so it needs an internet connection	v1 is in beta and may bring breaking changes Requires Node.js and npm
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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