Keploy vs Posting
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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Keploy
Generate API tests and mocks from real traffic
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Posting
Powerful HTTP client that lives in your terminal
| Feature | Keploy | Posting |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,380 | ★ 12,238 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Postman | Postman, Insomnia |
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
Choose Posting if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 12.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Keploy or Posting better?
Neither is universally better. Keploy has the larger community, while Posting is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keploy and Posting free and open-source?
Yes. Keploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Posting under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keploy and Posting with Docker?
Keploy: yes. Posting: check the project docs for container support.