Monkr vs MockStage

Monkr8.5Visit MockStage8.3Visit

Higher score Monkr #5 in Mockup Libraries 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Monkr

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MockStage #6 in Mockup Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit MockStage

• Monkr fits best

  Open-source device and animated mockups

• MockStage fits best

  Free app-store and device promo mockups

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Side by side

Feature	Monkr 8.5/10 Visit ↗	MockStage 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Mockup Libraries	#6 in Mockup Libraries
Best for	Open-source device and animated mockups	Free app-store and device promo mockups
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Monkr 1/2 · MockStage 1/2
Commercial license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video mockups	✓	✓
Specs
Mockup categories	iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, desktop, Apple Watch, Apple TV, TV, browser	device, app store, Play Store, landing page, social media, YouTube, 3D scenes, app icons
Editable formats	Browser, .monkr project files; exports include PNG, JPG, MP4, MOV, and WebM	PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, WebM
Asset count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Download limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	20+ device frames with color variants and multi-device scene presets Animated mockups with six presets and MP4, MOV, and WebM export App Store layouts, local autosave, project files, and command-line rendering	Free Public Beta with browser-based exports 3D scenes, multi-device layouts, and lighting controls Supports PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, and WebM exports
Cons	Focused on device mockups rather than a broad product library Runs in a web browser rather than as a native desktop application Command-line rendering is centered on .monkr project files	Focused mainly on device and promotional mockups Web-only workflow Free Public Beta may not suit teams seeking mature paid tiers
Our verdict	Monkr is a free, open-source mockup generator that runs in a web browser. It is aimed at designers, developers, and app teams that need device scenes for product screenshots, presentations, App Store assets, or short product videos. The… Read the review →	MockStage is a browser-based mockup generator for indie developers, designers, and marketing teams. It covers App Store and Google Play screenshots, device scenes, social media assets, landing-page visuals, app icons, and animated… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Monkr — where it wins

  • 20+ device frames with color variants and multi-device scene presets
  • Animated mockups with six presets and MP4, MOV, and WebM export
  • App Store layouts, local autosave, project files, and command-line rendering

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on device mockups rather than a broad product library
  • Runs in a web browser rather than as a native desktop application
  • Command-line rendering is centered on .monkr project files

• MockStage — where it wins

  • Free Public Beta with browser-based exports
  • 3D scenes, multi-device layouts, and lighting controls
  • Supports PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, and WebM exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused mainly on device and promotional mockups
  • Web-only workflow
  • Free Public Beta may not suit teams seeking mature paid tiers

• Monkr8.5/10 · Free plan

  A focused, open-source tool for customizable device scenes, animations, and exports.

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• MockStage8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free web mockup generator with strong device, app-store, and promo-video coverage.

  Visit MockStageFull verdict →