The Best ngrok AlternativesTop Localhost Tunnel Services and other similar apps like ngrok

ngrok is described as 'Exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels' and is a localhost tunnel service in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ngrok for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best ngrok alternative is Serveo, which is free. Other great apps like ngrok are Tailscale, ZeroTier, NetBird and WG Tunnel.

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  1. Serveo icon

    Serveo

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    Use SSH to expose local servers over the internet and inspect and replay HTTP traffic. No installation, no signup.

    14 Serveo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comment summary: Serveo is praised for its simplicity and ease of use, requiring no downloads beyond a standard SSH client. Users find it faster than Ngrok and appreciate its free access. Serveo provides multiple tunnel options and domain reservation, making it a versatile tool for various services. A notable limitation is its inability to rewrite Host headers, restricting its use for servers with virtual hosts. Overall, Serveo is preferred for its straightforward setup and lack of need for additional software.
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    no downloads necessary and it just works!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    4

    Free and no downloads besides vanilla SSH necessary.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    No additional software needed. Faster than ngrok and completely free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Serveo is a great ngrok alternative.

    • Serveo is the most popular Web-based alternative to ngrok.

    • Serveo is the most popular free alternative to ngrok.

    • Serveo is Free and Proprietaryngrok is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Tailscale

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    Private networks made easy. Connect all your devices using WireGuard, without the hassle. Tailscale makes it as easy as installing an app and signing in.

    40 Tailscale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kubernetes
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • Tailscale is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, Linux, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to ngrok.

    • Tailscale is Freemium and Proprietaryngrok is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tailscale is Privacy focusedngrok is not according to our users
  4. ZeroTier icon

    ZeroTier

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    Enables encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks across platforms for remote device access, secure virtual LANs, gaming, private or public network creation, and seamless setup without port forwarding or complex configuration, suitable for personal or business use.

    53 ZeroTier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    • ZeroTier is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ngrok.

    • ZeroTier is Freemium and Proprietaryngrok is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ZeroTier is Privacy focusedngrok is not according to our users
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    NetBird

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    NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform that makes it easy for engineers to create fast, secure, and private networks with simple, decentralized management.

    28 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
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    • NetBird is the most popular Open Source alternative to ngrok.

    • NetBird is Freemium and Open Sourcengrok is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NetBird is Privacy focusedngrok is not according to our users
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    Pagekite

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    Bring your localhost servers on-line. PageKite is software that gives your localhost servers names and makes them globally visible. It works with any computer and any Internet connection. It's so easy you'll never want to think about routers, IP addresses or other technic.

    31 Pagekite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    The sub-domain address is still free for 1 month.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Pagekite is a great ngrok alternative.

    • Pagekite is Freemium and Open Sourcengrok is Freemium and Proprietary
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    LocalXpose

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    Reverse proxy exposing local servers to the Internet with support for HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, TCP, UDP tunnels, unlimited connections, custom and wildcard domains, request rate limiting, IP whitelisting, changeable headers, authentication options, and built-in Let's Encrypt.

    33 LocalXpose alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Its free and support mutiple tunnels and GUI is good

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think LocalXpose is a great ngrok alternative.

    • LocalXpose is Freemium and Proprietaryngrok is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. sish icon

    sish

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    An open source serveo/ngrok alternative. HTTP(S)/WS(S)/TCP Tunnels to localhost using only SSH. - antoniomika/sish

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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    tunnl.gg

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    Securely expose local web servers online with instant public URLs, no installation, automatic HTTPS, SSH-based tunneling, random subdomains, and zero configuration, enabling fast, temporary access for development, testing, demos, and seamless integration.

    19 tunnl.gg alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Wireskip

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    Wireskip is an open source VPN protocol designed with the goal of providing unrestricted access to the internet from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. LocaltoNet.com icon

    LocaltoNet.com

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    You can create localhost server to publish everyone.

    Your local webserver or game server or you can connect Raspberry pi

    https://localtonet.com/ you can use this website. Its supports HTTP,TCP and UDP

    And its free. Without time limits.

    42 LocaltoNet.com alternatives

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    • Free Personal
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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Twingate icon

    Twingate

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    Provides secure access through zero trust principles, replacing traditional VPNs for remote work, enabling centralized management, user connectivity, and application-level privilege without infrastructure changes.

    20 Twingate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Twingate is the most popular commercial alternative to ngrok.

    • Twingate is Paid and Proprietaryngrok is Freemium and Proprietary
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