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Insomnium vs Mockoon
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Insomnium
7.0HTTP and GraphQL Client
Mockoon
8.0Create mock APIs in seconds
| Metric | Insomnium | Mockoon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 428 |
| 90-day Installs | 76 | 1.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 409 | 7.5K |
| Version | 0.2.3-a | 9.6.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.5K | 8.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 241 | 453 |
| Open Issues | 54 | 65 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2018 |
Reviews
Insomnium
Insomnium is a privacy-focused, local API testing tool supporting GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, and gRPC. It's a fork of Insomnia, designed for developers who prioritize data privacy and offline functionality.
Provides a local environment for testing and developing APIs without sending data to external servers.
Pros
- + Fully local and privacy-focused operation
- + Supports multiple API types including GraphQL and REST
- + Active GitHub community with significant stars
Cons
- - No auto-updates and limited recent activity
- - Low installation numbers indicating limited adoption
Mockoon
Mockoon is a powerful tool for developers to create and manage mock APIs locally with ease. It allows users to simulate RESTful APIs quickly, making it ideal for testing, prototyping, and frontend development without requiring any remote setup or accounts.
Mockoon enables users to create and run mock APIs locally for testing and development purposes.
Pros
- + Quick and easy setup for mock APIs
- + Open-source with an MIT license, promoting transparency and customization
- + Active development and community support
Cons
- - May have a slight learning curve for complex API setups
- - Limited to local use, no remote hosting options