Prism Mock vs Keploy
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Prism Mock
OpenAPI-driven mock server and contract validation proxy
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Keploy
Generate API tests and mocks from real traffic
| Feature | Prism Mock | Keploy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,002 | ★ 18,380 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Postman, Stoplight | Postman |
Why pick each one
Choose Keploy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 18.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Prism Mock or Keploy better?
Neither is universally better. Keploy has the larger community, while Prism Mock is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Prism Mock and Keploy free and open-source?
Yes. Prism Mock is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Keploy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Prism Mock and Keploy with Docker?
Prism Mock: yes. Keploy: yes.