ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- FreeBSD
United States
Simple Web Server Alternatives
Apps similar to Simple Web Server include ngrok, which has a free version. Other options are LocaltoNet, Live Preview, LocalCan and Five Server. In total there are seven Localhost Tunnel Services like Simple Web Server for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Chrome OS.
Alternatives list
- 94 ngrok alternatives
LocaltoNet creates an outbound, encrypted Tunnel from your device to the LocaltoNet Servers. We give you a secure public URL that forwards traffic back down that tunnel to your local service.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Android
- Docker
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Visual Studio Code
- United States
Public URLs (tunnels), .local domains with HTTPS, traffic inspection, and an MCP server for AI agents. Mac and Windows app, Linux CLI.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- Windows
- Visual Studio Code
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Visual Studio Code
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
India
A Web Server for Chrome, serves web pages from a local folder over the network, using HTTP. Runs offline.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Chrome OS
- Chromium
- United States
