ngrok Alternatives

When software developers and website builders want to test out their web-based components locally, ngrok is a popular option. For developers that would prefer a web-based testing solution that requires no installation, Serveo is a good solution.

In addition to the web-based solution above, some developers may find themselves more comfortable testing their products using open source alternatives to ngrok.

ngrok alternatives are mainly VPN Services but may also be Virtual LAN Software or VPN Clients. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ngrok.

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ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

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OpenVPN
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Cloudron
40 alternatives to OpenVPN
OpenVPN provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.
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OpenVPN Features
1. Privacy focusedOpenVPN is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. OpenVPNOpenVPN supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
Security focused
Online Anonymity
Cisco AnyConnect
Voice Chat
OS deployment
Keepass integration
Encrypted VPN
Private repositories
WireGuard
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37 alternatives to WireGuard
WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPSec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN.
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WireGuard Features
1. No LogsWireGuard doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
2. Privacy focusedWireGuard is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. LightweightWireGuard consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. WireGuardWireGuard supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
5. No TrackingWireGuard will not track you or use your personal data.
Encrypted VPN
Fast speed
ZeroTier
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45 alternatives to ZeroTier
ZeroTier creates virtual ethernet networks that work everywhere. Use it as a VPN alternative, for gaming, or to create a virtual office LAN that travels with you.
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ZeroTier Features
P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer
Zero configuration
LAN Tunneling
Mesh network
Peer to peer VPN
Encrypted VPN
Software defined network
No port forwarding required
VPN Hosting
Pagekite
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27 alternatives to Pagekite
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.
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Pagekite Features
HTTP server
Localhost
Pagekite vs ngrok opinions
Most users think Pagekite is a great alternative to ngrok.
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Tailscale
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Virtual LAN Software
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22 alternatives to Tailscale
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.
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Tailscale Features
1. WireGuardTailscale supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
2. End-to-End EncryptionTailscale has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. DecentralizedTailscale is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
4. Two-factor AuthenticationTailscale supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Software defined network
Mesh network
Overlay network
Portmap.io
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21 alternatives to Portmap.io
Port forwarding service for exposing your local PC to Internet from behind firewall or without real IP address. Uses OpenVPN or SSH encrypted tunnel from localhost to Portmap.io.
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Portmap.io Features
1. OpenVPNPortmap.io supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
REST API
Port Forwarding
SSH
No installation
Based on OpenVPN
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sish
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Free • Open Source
Self-Hosted
20 alternatives to sish
An open source serveo/ngrok alternative. HTTP(S)/WS(S)/TCP Tunnels to localhost using only SSH. - antoniomika/sish
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sish Features
Raw TCP
Tunnel
SSH
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Most users think sish is a great alternative to ngrok.
Beeceptor
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Freemium • Proprietary
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
26 alternatives to Beeceptor
Build a mock Rest API endpoint in seconds. Helps you in UI development, Webhooks, simulating delays, simulating exceptions and server errors, performance test, etc.
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Beeceptor Features
Development API
Intercepting HTTP calls
HTTPS Support
REST API
Free API
Mocking of APIs
Gotty
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Free • Open Source
Linux
10 alternatives to Gotty
GoTTY is a simple command line tool that turns your CLI tools into web applications.
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Gotty Features
SSH
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NetBird
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Free • Open Source
VPN Service
Virtual LAN Software
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Online
17 alternatives to NetBird
NetBird is an open-source mesh VPN built on top of WireGuard® making it easy to create secure private networks for your organization or home. NetBird is an alternative to traditional centralized VPNs like OpenVPN, Pritunl, etc.
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NetBird Features
1. WireGuardNetBird supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationNetBird supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. AES-256 EncryptionNetBird has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
4. End-to-End EncryptionNetBird has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Peer-To-Peer
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