MockServer vs Tekton
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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Tekton
Cloud-native CI/CD building blocks for Kubernetes
| Feature | MockServer | Tekton |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,933 | ★ 9,030 |
| First released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WireMock | Jenkins, GitHub Actions |
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 Tekton if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 9k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is MockServer or Tekton better?
Neither is universally better. Tekton 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 Tekton free and open-source?
Yes. MockServer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tekton under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MockServer and Tekton with Docker?
MockServer: yes. Tekton: check the project docs for container support.