Best Pretender.js Alternatives in 2026
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20 platforms from API mocking tools ranked against Pretender.js on the same published basis.
- 1Pretender.js vs WireMock
- 2Pretender.js vs WireMock
- 3Pretender.js vs Microcks
- 4Pretender.js vs Mockzilla
- 5Pretender.js vs Mockttp
- 6Pretender.js vs Parasoft SOAtest
- 7Pretender.js vs Knockout API
- 8Pretender.js vs Mockfly
- 9Pretender.js vs Mockoon
- 10Pretender.js vs MockServer
- 11Pretender.js vs MockAPI
- 12Pretender.js vs moqapi.dev
- 13Pretender.js vs Hoverfly
- 14Pretender.js vs Mocki
- 15Pretender.js vs Stoplight Elements
- 16Pretender.js vs MockWebServer
- 17Pretender.js vs Imposter
- 18Pretender.js vs json-server
- 19Pretender.js vs OpenAPI Mock
- 20Pretender.js vs OpenAPI Server
Pretender.js alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WireMock | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | WireMock | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| 3 | Microcks | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | API, Browser, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Mockzilla | 7.4 | Free plan | $10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Mockttp | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Parasoft SOAtest | 7.3 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 7 | Knockout API | 7.2 | Free plan | $0.02/mo | API, Web |
| 8 | Mockfly | 7.2 | Free plan | €15/mo | API, Browser, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| 9 | Mockoon | 7.2 | No | €10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 10 | MockServer | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 11 | MockAPI | 7.0 | Free plan | $2.92/mo | API, Web |
| 12 | moqapi.dev | 7.0 | Free plan | $29/mo | API, Web |
| 13 | Hoverfly | 6.9 | No | $10/mo | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 14 | Mocki | 6.9 | No | $15/mo | API, self-hosted, Web |
| 15 | Stoplight Elements | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | self-hosted, Web |
| 16 | MockWebServer | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | — |
| 17 | Imposter | 6.6 | No | — | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 18 | json-server | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | API, self-hosted |
| 19 | OpenAPI Mock | 6.6 | No | — | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| 20 | OpenAPI Server | 6.4 | No | — | API, self-hosted |
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Questions about Pretender.js alternatives
What is the best alternative to Pretender.js?
WireMock, number 1 in API mocking tools with a score of 7.8 out of 10. The others here: WireMock, Microcks, Mockzilla and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Pretender.js?
WireMock is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 13 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.