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Expose vs ngrok: catalog facts
Expose	ngrok
Freemium Free to try, with paid Pro plans for more features.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Command line
Works through firewalls and VPNs Receives webhooks on a local machine	Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development
Hosted tunnels depend on the Beyond Code service Some features require a paid Pro plan	Traffic is routed through ngrok's service Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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