Keploy vs Swagger Editor Self-Hosted
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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Swagger Editor Self-Hosted
Browser editor for designing and validating OpenAPI documents
| Feature | Keploy | Swagger Editor Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,380 | ★ 9,460 |
| First released | 2022 | 2015 |
| 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
Choose Swagger Editor Self-Hosted if…
- Easy to self-host
- Real-time feedback
Frequently asked questions
Is Keploy or Swagger Editor Self-Hosted better?
Neither is universally better. Keploy has the larger community, while Swagger Editor Self-Hosted is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keploy and Swagger Editor Self-Hosted free and open-source?
Yes. Keploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Swagger Editor Self-Hosted under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keploy and Swagger Editor Self-Hosted with Docker?
Keploy: yes. Swagger Editor Self-Hosted: yes.