Mockaroo
API mocking software
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What is Mockaroo
Mockaroo is a web-based tool for generating realistic mock data and exposing it through downloadable files or a simple REST API. It is used by developers, QA teams, and analysts to populate test environments, prototype applications, and simulate API responses when real systems are unavailable. The product focuses on configurable data schemas (field types, distributions, and relationships) rather than full request/response API virtualization.
Flexible mock data schemas
Mockaroo provides a large library of field generators (names, addresses, dates, custom regex, etc.) and lets users define schemas with per-field rules. It supports constraints such as value ranges, weighted distributions, and conditional logic to better approximate real-world datasets. This is useful for repeatable test data generation across environments.
Multiple export and delivery options
Mockaroo can generate data as common file formats (for example CSV, JSON, SQL, and Excel) and can also serve generated data via an API endpoint. This supports both offline dataset creation and lightweight integration into automated tests or prototypes. Teams can choose the delivery method that best fits their workflow without building a custom generator.
Low setup, browser-based workflow
The product runs primarily as a hosted web application, so users can create and iterate on datasets without installing local tooling. This reduces friction for ad-hoc testing and quick prototyping. It can be easier to adopt for mixed teams compared with tools that require local runtimes or deeper API gateway-style configuration.
Not full API virtualization
Mockaroo’s API capability primarily serves generated data and does not aim to model complex API behavior. It is not designed for advanced mocking needs such as stateful scenarios, request matching rules, latency/fault injection, or protocol-level simulation. Teams needing comprehensive API mocking and contract-driven behavior may require additional tooling.
Limited collaboration and governance
Compared with platforms that emphasize shared workspaces, review flows, and centralized governance, Mockaroo is more oriented to individual dataset creation. Organizations may find fewer built-in controls for versioning, approvals, and environment promotion. This can make it harder to standardize mock assets across large teams.
Behavior depends on hosted service
Using the hosted UI and API introduces dependency on external availability and network access. Some regulated or offline environments may require self-hosting options or stricter data handling controls than a hosted generator provides. This can limit suitability for certain enterprise or air-gapped use cases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per year | Limited to 1,000 rows per file; 200 API requests/day; 1x speed; Access to all features; Hosted on mockaroo.com |
| Silver | $60 per year | Up to 100,000 rows per file; Generate 1,000,000 records/day via the API; 8x speed; Access to all features; Hosted on mockaroo.com |
| Gold | $500 per year | Up to 10,000,000 rows per file; Generate 10,000,000 records/day via the API; 8x speed; Access to all features; Hosted on mockaroo.com |
| Enterprise | $7,500 per year | Unlimited data and users; Hosted on your own private cloud or datacenter; Distributed as a Docker image; Unlimited API calls; 8x speed or more; Request a quote |
