MockServer vs Spinnaker
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ci/cd & build options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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MockServer
Mock and proxy any system you integrate with over HTTP
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Spinnaker
Multi-cloud continuous delivery platform
| Feature | MockServer | Spinnaker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,933 | ★ 9,762 |
| First released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Replaces | WireMock | Harness |
Why pick each one
Choose MockServer if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.9k GitHub stars)
Choose Spinnaker if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 9.8k GitHub stars
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is MockServer or Spinnaker better?
Neither is universally better. Spinnaker has the larger community, while MockServer is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are MockServer and Spinnaker free and open-source?
Yes. MockServer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Spinnaker under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MockServer and Spinnaker with Docker?
MockServer: yes. Spinnaker: check the project docs for container support.