Keploy vs Yaak
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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Yaak
Offline-first API client for REST, GraphQL and gRPC
| Feature | Keploy | Yaak |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,380 | ★ 18,957 |
| 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 Yaak if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 19k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Keploy or Yaak better?
Yaak is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Keploy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Keploy and Yaak free and open-source?
Yes. Keploy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Yaak under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keploy and Yaak with Docker?
Keploy: yes. Yaak: check the project docs for container support.