ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.
Cost / License
- Freemium
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- FreeBSD

Simple Web Server is described as 'Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are seven alternatives to Simple Web Server for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Visual Studio Code and FreeBSD apps. The best Simple Web Server alternative is ngrok, which is free. Other great apps like Simple Web Server are LocaltoNet, Live Preview, LocalCan and Five Server.
ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

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Public URLs (tunnels), .local domains with HTTPS, traffic inspection, and an MCP server for AI agents. Mac and Windows app, Linux CLI.






A Web Server for Chrome, serves web pages from a local folder over the network, using HTTP. Runs offline.
