Keploy vs Yaade
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Keploy
Generate API tests and mocks from real traffic
VS
Yaade
Self-hosted collaborative API development environment
| Feature | Keploy | Yaade |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Automation & Workflows |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,380 | ★ 1,988 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Postman | 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 Yaade if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Keploy or Yaade better?
Neither is universally better. Keploy has the larger community, while Yaade is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keploy and Yaade free and open-source?
Yes. Keploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Yaade under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keploy and Yaade with Docker?
Keploy: yes. Yaade: yes.