FauxGen vs Mockaroo
Mockaroo is a schema builder. You define columns, pick types, and download CSV, JSON, SQL or Excel — including large files on a paid plan, plus an API. FauxGen does not do arbitrary schemas. It does one realistic record type at a time: a person, an address, an IBAN, a VIN, a chat screenshot — with the check digits and local formats already wired in.
Their site: mockaroo.com
Use FauxGen when
You need a plausible German address, a valid-format IBAN, or a WhatsApp PNG right now, with no account.
Use Mockaroo when
You need a custom table — hundreds of rows, your own column names, SQL inserts, or an API. That is Mockaroo's product, and FauxGen does not replace it.
| Feature | FauxGen | Mockaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Custom columns and file formatsMockaroo exports CSV, JSON, SQL and Excel from a schema you design. | No | Yes |
| Bulk rowsThe identity tool can export a CSV batch. It is not a general dataset builder. | Limited | Yes |
| Local address and ID formatsMockaroo can approximate locales if you configure fields. FauxGen ships the formats and check digits as the default. | Yes | Limited |
| IBAN, VIN, IMEI, plate images | Yes | Limited |
| Screenshot mockups | Yes | No |
| Free, no accountMockaroo's free tier is capped and expects an account for the full workflow. | Yes | Limited |
| APIMockaroo offers an API on paid plans. FauxGen does not. | No | Yes |
| Generated in the browser | Yes | No |
Rows describe publicly documented products and can change. Test card numbers, IDs and screenshots are fictional and must not be used to impersonate anyone.
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FAQ
Is FauxGen a Mockaroo alternative?+
For a realistic person, address, card or IBAN, yes. For a custom multi-column dataset or SQL dump, no — use Mockaroo.
Can I download CSV from FauxGen?+
The identity generator can export a batch as CSV. Other tools copy values or download a PNG. There is no schema editor.
Do I need an account?+
No. Every FauxGen tool runs without signup. PRO features (such as 4K PNG export) are a local flag, not an account on a server.