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boringproxy vs ngrok: catalog facts
boringproxy	ngrok
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Windows, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Command line
Automatic HTTPS certificates Web UI for managing tunnels	Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development
Last code change was in 2024 Needs a server with a public address	Traffic is routed through ngrok's service Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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