floci

Floci is a free, open-source local AWS emulator designed as a lightweight alternative for testing cloud applications without using a real AWS account. It is built around a simple Docker-based workflow where developers can start the emulator and point standard AWS tools at a local endpoint. The project emphasizes no accounts, no authentication gates, no paid feature tiers, and broad local service coverage. It supports many AWS-style services, including storage, queues, databases, identity, compute, streaming, deployment, and infrastructure-related APIs. Floci is useful for development teams that want faster feedback loops, cheaper local testing, and repeatable integration environments. It also includes compatibility testing, multi-account isolation, persistence modes, SDK integration, and migration guidance for teams coming from other local cloud emulators.