Mockaroo
6.7#4 in test data generation toolsFrom $60 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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RandomUser
7.1#2 in test data generation toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Mockaroo | RandomUser |
|---|---|---|
| Output formats | The Generate API supports JSON, CSV, tab-separated text, custom-delimited text, SQL, and XML output. | Responses support JSON by default plus PrettyJSON, CSV, YAML and XML. |
| Purpose | Mockaroo generates realistic test data and can create mock back-end APIs for UI development. | The API generates random user data for application testing. |
Mockaroo plans
- FreeFree
- Silver$60 a year
- Gold$500 a year
- Enterprise$7,500 a year
RandomUser plans
- Free Random User Generator APIFree
- Random User Generator APIFree
Pick Mockaroo if…
Mockaroo suits developers and testers who need realistic sample records or mock APIs. Front-end developers can use it while a back end is not yet ready.
Pick RandomUser if…
RandomUser suits developers who need synthetic user records for application testing and want control over fields, formats, or request parameters. The design extensions may also interest users working in Photoshop or Sketch, with stated availability limitations.