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bore vs ngrok: catalog facts
bore	ngrok
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Command line
Provides a small, self-hostable tunnel client and server.	Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development
You need a reachable server for the remote end of the tunnel.	Traffic is routed through ngrok's service Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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