MockServer vs Stoplight:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MockServer had more branded searches than Stoplight among API mocking platforms worldwide. MockServer had about 2,900 branded searches, while Stoplight had 210. MockServer made up 6.7% of all API mocking platform searches we track, and Stoplight accounted for 0.48%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API mocking platforms, MockServer appeared in two of the five answers and Stoplight in one. MockServer was mentioned before Stoplight in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
MockServer, about 14 searches for every 1 for Stoplight
Who does AI mention more?
MockServer, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Stoplight in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
MockServer, named ahead of Stoplight in 2 of 3 answers
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Top API mocking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MockServer was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Stoplight was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MockServer was listed before Stoplight in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
WireMock5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Beeceptor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mockoon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Postman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- MockServer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stoplight1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API mocking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API mocking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API mocking platform for developer teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mock api for testing”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api mock server”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is MockServer or Stoplight more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MockServer and Stoplight by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six API mocking platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for MockServer, Stoplight. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Postman | WireMock | Beeceptor | Mockoon | MockServer | Stoplight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.3% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 6.7% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.4% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 24.2% | 13.2% | 16.2% | 7.2% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 27.6% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 26% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 0.68% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 25.2% | 11.2% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 26% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 24.6% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.3% | 24.1% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 6% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.2% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 0.48% |
How has the MockServer and Stoplight comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MockServer was ahead of Stoplight in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MockServer’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide held steady at 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stoplight’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide moved from 0.74% to 0.48%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 210.
How did search popularity change for API mocking platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
MockServer’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.8% to 6.7% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Stoplight worldwide fell 56.3% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 210 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MockServer’s and Stoplight’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
MockServer
1 branded search term
- mockserver
Stoplight
1 branded search term
- stoplight api
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