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What it is
WireMock Cloud creates simulated API environments for development, testing, and AI coding workflows. It supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, and SOAP simulations, and can import mocks from Postman, HAR files, OpenAPI or Swagger, and WireMock open source. WireMock Runner can record APIs, including internal services behind a corporate firewall, then run simulations locally or in CI/CD. The platform also offers a remote MCP server and Agent Skills, with named compatible clients including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, VS Code, and Augment. It is built on the open-source WireMock API mocking platform. The Free plan allows one user, three mock APIs, 1,000 API calls per month, and 10 requests per second; mocks stop when the quota is exceeded and resume at the next billing-cycle reset. Enterprise features include stateful simulations, versioning, Git integration, request and audit logs, role-based access control, single sign-on, hybrid deployment, priority support, and an SLA. Enterprise pricing is by tailored quote. WireMock states that Cloud is SOC 2 certified.
For and against
For
- Supports five API protocol types.
- Imports mocks from common API formats and tools.
- Runner can record APIs and run simulations locally or in CI/CD.
- Free plan includes three mock APIs.
Against
- Free plan is limited to 1,000 calls monthly.
- Free plan is limited to one user.
- Mocks stop after the monthly call quota is exceeded.
The verdict
WireMock Cloud covers API simulation from mock import and recording through local, CI/CD, and AI-assisted workflows. The free tier has firm usage limits, while Enterprise pricing requires a tailored quote.
Who it suits
WireMock Cloud is intended for developers, testers, and AI coding agents building or validating software against simulated APIs. The free tier provides a limited option for individual use, while enterprise features address team governance and support needs.
Plans and prices
Free
1,000 calls/month · single user · 3 mock APIs · 10 requests per second
Read 30 Sep 2026 · wiremock.io
Enterprise
Unlimited API calls and team members subject to license agreement · statefulness and AI features · hybrid deployment · priority support and SLA
Read 30 Sep 2026 · wiremock.io
On the record
- AI integrations
- WireMock offers a remote MCP server and Agent Skills and names Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, VS Code, and Augment as compatible clients.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- API integrations
- The platform can import mocks from Postman, HAR files, OpenAPI or Swagger, and WireMock open source.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Enterprise governance
- Enterprise features include versioning, Git integration, request logging, audit logs to S3, RBAC, and SSO.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Free plan limits
- The Free plan is limited to 1,000 API calls per month, three APIs, and a rate limit of 10 requests per second.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- WireMock describes its platform as serving developers, testers, and AI coding agents building and validating software against simulated APIs.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Open-source foundation
- WireMock Cloud is built on the open-source WireMock API mocking platform.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Over-quota behavior
- The pricing FAQ says mocks stop running after the API request quota is exceeded and resume when the quota resets at the next billing cycle.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- The platform supports simulations for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, and SOAP APIs.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- WireMock Cloud provides simulated API environments for development, testing, and AI coding workflows.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Recording and deployment
- WireMock Runner can record APIs, including internal services behind a corporate firewall, and run simulations locally or in CI/CD.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The platform page states that WireMock Cloud is SOC 2 certified and supports role-based access control and OpenID Connect single sign-on.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Stateful simulations
- Enterprise features include stateful mocking for complex interactions such as account balance and user setting changes.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The Free plan includes community support, while Enterprise includes priority support and an SLA.wiremock.io · read 30 Sep 2026
