Comparison
MockupChat vs Mockly
Choose Mockly if you also need social posts, comments, email or 3D phone mockups: its public catalog is broader. Choose MockupChat if you want a focused conversation editor with 16 messaging styles and a $9.99/month Pro plan for watermark-free PNGs, MP4 videos and cloud projects. Both tools advertise video, so video alone is not a reason to switch.
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What we checked
We opened Mockly’s public catalog, Instagram editor and Remove watermark dialog without signing in. Prices below are the displayed offers, not a completed checkout; taxes, account requirements and paid exports were not independently tested. MockupChat publishes this comparison, so use the linked sources and downloadable examples to judge the fit yourself.
Inspect our free WhatsApp PNG, iMessage example, Instagram DM example and original MP4 walkthrough.
Feature and price comparison
| Feature | Mockly | MockupChat |
|---|---|---|
| Free starting point | Instagram editor opens without login; the preview shows getmockly.com watermarks | No account for editing; free watermarked PNG exports on WhatsApp, iMessage and Instagram |
| Paid access | $12.99 for 7 days or $69 for 1 year, shown in the Remove watermark dialog; advertised as one payment without renewal | $9.99 USD/month including VAT where applicable; recurring, cancel any time |
| Mockup formats | Advertises 40+ apps across chat, AI chat, social posts/comments/stories, email and notifications; this is not a verified count of messaging platforms | 16 messaging app styles, including WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Discord, Slack and Teams |
| Video | Advertises MP4 chat video export; paid export was not tested | Pro MP4: 9:16, 1:1 and 4:5 with typing indicators; silent animation |
| Phone presentation | Advertises device frames and 3D phone mockups | Pro device frames and social canvases; no 3D phone editor |
| Saved work | Save control visible in the editor; account/storage behavior was not tested | Anonymous browser drafts; Pro cloud projects and image uploads on Cloudflare |
Where Mockly is better
- A broader catalog beyond conversations: social posts, comments, email and notification layouts.
- A 3D phone mockup workflow advertised alongside the chat tools.
- Time-limited passes without automatic renewal, as shown in the watermark dialog. Compare the full cost for your actual usage period.
When MockupChat fits
- A focused chat workflow with 16 documented messaging styles and a single monthly Pro price.
- Free downloadable PNG examples for WhatsApp, iMessage and Instagram, so you can inspect the output before choosing a plan.
- An original MP4 walkthrough that shows the exported file, script, sizes and browser requirements before you subscribe.
Questions
Does only MockupChat export chat videos?
No. Both MockupChat and Mockly advertise MP4 chat video export. MockupChat Pro offers 9:16, 1:1 and 4:5 with typing indicators. We did not purchase or test Mockly's paid export.
Which tool has more app styles?
Mockly advertises 40+ apps across several mockup categories, including social posts and email. MockupChat has 16 messaging styles. These counts cover different scopes, so they should not be presented as 40 messaging platforms versus 16.
Which tool is cheaper?
MockupChat Pro is $9.99 USD per month, recurring. Mockly's observed dialog offered a $12.99 seven-day pass or a $69 one-year pass without renewal. A year-long pass can cost less than twelve monthly payments if you use it for the whole year; a monthly plan can suit a short project. Check current terms before paying.
Is MockupChat affiliated with Mockly or MockChat?
No. MockupChat is the independent product at mockupchat.com. Mockly at getmockly.com and MockChat at mockchat.app are different products.