Keploy vs Restfox
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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Restfox
Offline-first browser and desktop REST API client
| Feature | Keploy | Restfox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,380 | ★ 2,739 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| 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 Restfox if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.7k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Keploy or Restfox better?
Neither is universally better. Keploy has the larger community, while Restfox is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keploy and Restfox free and open-source?
Yes. Keploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Restfox under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keploy and Restfox with Docker?
Keploy: yes. Restfox: yes.