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The tools listed here support simulating APIs. The are also called API mocking tools, service virtualization tools and over the wire test doubles.
| FOSS | Free | Supported protocols and APIs | Has a UI | Scriptable/Programmable | Docker support | Cloud offering | Quick start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Proxy | No; Proprietary | No | HTTP(S) | Yes | No | No | No | |
| Hoverfly | Yes; Apache 2[1] | Yes | HTTP(S) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (Hoverfly Cloud) | Hoverfly introduction |
| Mountebank | Yes; MIT | Yes | HTTP(S) TCP SMTP |
No | Yes | Yes | No | Mountebank Getting Started |
| SoapUI MockServer | Yes; EUPL | Yes | HTTP(S) | Yes | Yes | No | No | MockServer quick start |
| Traffic Parrot | No; Proprietary | Yes (Community Edition) | HTTP(S) JMS IBM® MQ (in beta) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Traffic Parrot Quick Start |
| Wiremock | Yes; Apache 2 | Yes | HTTP(S) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (Mocklab) | Wiremock Getting Started |
References
- ^ [https://github.com/SpectoLabs/hoverfly/blob/master/LICENSE "Hoverfly license"