Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)

Mockoon is a free, open-source desktop and CLI tool for designing and running mock REST APIs.

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Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) is a developer tools perk from Mockoon, free and open-source API mocking, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)

The Mockoon desktop app and CLI are permanently free and open source, with no account required: unlimited local mock APIs, dynamic templating, rules matching, JSON databases, proxy mode, webhooks and TLS. Only the optional Mockoon Cloud (team collaboration and cloud deployment) is paid.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

free-tier open-source api-mocking

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Perpetual free (open source)

How to claim

How to apply for Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)

What to have ready

A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)

Steps to apply

1Download the free desktop app or CLI from mockoon.com; no account required.

Good to know: Added 2026-08-18 (breadth expansion, wave D); source URL verified live (HTTP 200) and on the provider's own domain.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Mockoon advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI): common questions

What do you get with Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)?

Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) is free and open-source API mocking.

Who qualifies for Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)?

Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)?

No. Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI)?

Download the free desktop app or CLI from mockoon.com; no account required.

How long do I have to use Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI), and does it expire?

Perpetual free (open source)

Is Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) available outside the US?

Mockoon Free & open-source (desktop & CLI) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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