Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to miniBackend

Create GET, POST, DELETE and PUT REST APIs with a few clicks

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. miniBackend launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MiniBackend▲13

   For frontend devs; create mock REST APIs with a few clicks

   2024 · minibackend.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mock API Generator▲548

   Generate custom data & API to build apps in less than 30s

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   JSON url▲119

   Mock backend with JSON generated from URL

   2022 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   MockAPI Dog▲122

   Instant mock REST & LLM APIs - free, no signup required

   Feb 2026 · mockapi.dog · its alternatives →

5. 5
   JustBackend▲112

   A lightweight database replacement for agile projects

   2024 · justbackend.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   StaticBackend▲118

   Low code self-hosted backend API to build web apps

   2023 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Example Data Service▲181

   Lorem Ipsum backends for your next no-code app, by @Draftbit

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Speedy▲61

   The Backend you always wanted for your web and mobile apps..

   2023 · its alternatives →

9. 9MC
   MockREST – Create REST APIs from Your JSON Content▲12

   2017 · mockrest.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Mock API Generator▲17

    API Mocks Prototyping

    2020 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Visual Swagger Editor for Teams▲89

    Link your app design to API calls

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12MO
    Mockit – Open-source app to create and configure HTTP mocked endpoints▲158

    2019 · mockit.netlify.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Temp API▲88

    Test your frontend apps with temporary rest APIs

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Mocktail – Free, open-source mock API server with a built-in dashboard▲25

    Hi HN, I built the first version of Mocktail years ago. I recently came back to the project, and after a pretty substantial rebuild, v4 is now out. Mocktail is a free and open-source, self-hosted mock API server with a built-in dashboard and database, packaged as a single ~25 MB binary. You can run it locally or on your own infrastructure — no account or hosted service required. You can define endpoints and responses, generate realistic data per request, customize headers, status codes and latency, and inspect incoming requests in real time. With v4, I also added MCP support, so coding…

    28d ago · getmocktail.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    mockservice.io▲2

    Create frontend/backend without waiting for dependend APIs.

    2019 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pollux▲82

    Fake json data & json server mock API generator with JWT

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17GJ
    Generate JSON mock data for testing/initial app development▲103

    2023 · jsongenerator.io · its alternatives →

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    Mockphine▲87

    Mock blocked APIs, passthrough ready routes, see live source

    Mar 2026 · mockphine.com · its alternatives →

19. 19MM
    Mockoon – mock REST APIs in seconds▲68

    2017 · mockoon.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    fetchJSON▲8

    Rest api endpoint with custom randomly generated data

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mockend▲6

    Effortless hosted fake REST and GraphQL API for teams/makers

    2023 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mock Server▲4

    Swagger to Mock Backend Instantly. Build Faster with AI.

    Jan 2026 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Mocka▲3

    Instant Mock APIs for Devs, No JSON Required!

    2025 · mocka.ouim.me · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Symulate▲8

    Build complete UIs before your backend exists

    Nov 2025 · symulate.dev · its alternatives →

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