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The Best mkcert Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 24 open source

Looking for something like mkcert? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 24 are open source.

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Create locally trusted development certificates for arbitrary names with mkcert.

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1git-hound —YesLinux
2Malimite —YesiOS, Linux, macOS
3iOS + macOS Configs —YesiOS, macOS
4Reversing Bits —YesLinux, Windows
5DVIA-v2 —YesiOS
6Rang3r —YesLinux
7Key Manager —Yes—
8Sniffnet —Yes—
9RustNet —Yes—
10M Captcha FreeYes—
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git-hound

github.com/tillson/git-houndOpen sourcePick
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

git-hound searches public GitHub repositories for exposed secrets and credentials.

2

Malimite

github.com/LaurieWired/MalimiteOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Inspect iOS and macOS applications with Malimite, a decompiler project hosted on GitHub.

5

DVIA-v2

github.com/prateek147/DVIA-v2Open source
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Practice iOS penetration testing in a deliberately vulnerable app, with exercises covering vulnerabilities tested through iOS 11.

6

Rang3r

github.com/floriankunushevci/rang3rOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Scan IP addresses and ports concurrently with rang3r, a multithreaded scanner.

8

Sniffnet

github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnetOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Monitor network traffic with Sniffnet, a desktop network analysis application.

9

RustNet

github.com/domcyrus/rustnetOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Monitor network activity by process in a terminal with RustNet, which includes packet inspection.

10

M Captcha

github.com/mCaptcha/mCaptchaFreeOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project · free

Add a proof-of-work CAPTCHA system to an application using the mCaptcha backend component.

12

Karma

github.com/StarGW-net/karma-firewallOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Karma Firewall is an Android firewall that states it requires no internet permission and intercepts no allowed user traffic.

14

Dockle

github.com/goodwithtech/dockleOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Security and best-practice issues in container images can be checked with Dockle.

15

AllSafe

github.com/t0thkr1s/allsafeOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

AllSafe provides an intentionally vulnerable Android app for security testing and practice.

17

Flare VM

github.com/mandiant/flare-vmOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Set up a Windows virtual machine for reverse engineering with FLARE-VM’s software installation scripts.

22

Fort

github.com/tnodir/fortOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Set network rules by application or globally with Fort Firewall for Windows.

23

acme.sh

github.com/acmesh-official/acme.shOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

acme.sh automates SSL and TLS certificate management using a Unix shell script ACME client.

24

masscan

github.com/robertdavidgraham/masscanOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Scan TCP ports with masscan, an asynchronous scanner designed for large network ranges.

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What is the best alternative to mkcert?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to mkcert are git-hound, Malimite, and iOS + macOS Configs.
Is there a free alternative to mkcert?
Yes. M Captcha is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to mkcert?
Yes: git-hound, Malimite, iOS + macOS Configs, and Reversing Bits.

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