FakeItEasy
Easy-to-use .NET mocking library focused on a single A.FakeT() API and natural fluent assertions on calls.
Our Verdict
Clean, underrated .NET mocking library, worth a look when Moq feels overly ceremonial.
Pros
- Single A.Fake<T>() API, very approachable
- Natural fluent assertions on calls made
- Plays nicely with xUnit and NUnit
- Less ceremony than Moq for simple cases
Cons
- Smaller community than Moq or NSubstitute
- Fewer tutorials and StackOverflow answers
- Advanced scenarios feel less documented
- Slower releases than mainstream .NET mocks
When to Use FakeItEasy
Good fit if you need
- Simple .NET faking API with A.FakeT() pattern
- Fluent call verification without record/replay phases
- Partial fakes for legacy class isolation in .NET tests
- Readable test assertions with MustHaveHappened syntax
Pricing
Price wrong?FakeItEasy Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
5
3 months
188d
4
0d
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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