Hoverfly
6.7#5 in service virtualization softwareFrom $10 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Hoverfly | Microcks |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | The underlying Hoverfly framework is open source, has no GUI, and is typically used locally or in a user's own network and infrastructure. | Microcks is a 100% open source, community-driven CNCF Incubating project. |
| Protocols | Hoverfly Cloud supports HTTP/S services including REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and GraphQL. | It supports OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, gRPC/Protobuf, GraphQL and SOAP. |
| Purpose | Hoverfly Cloud is a hosted API simulation and mocking platform for testing without relying on live API dependencies. | Microcks is a tool for mocking and testing APIs and microservices. |
Hoverfly plans
- Developer$10 a month
- Professional$30 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Microcks plans
- Microcks (open-source distribution)Free
Pick Hoverfly if…
Hoverfly Cloud suits developers and teams simulating APIs for development, functional testing, or performance testing. The open-source framework may suit users who prefer a local or self-hosted setup.
Pick Microcks if…
Microcks suits API owners, developers, quality assurance teams and platform engineers who need API mocks or contract checks. Teams can choose laptop, cloud or on-premises deployment.