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Hookdeck vs ngrok: catalog facts
Hookdeck	ngrok
Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for higher usage.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Web, Command line	Windows, macOS, Command line
Filtering, routing and queueing of incoming events Connections can be paused while a receiver is down	Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development
Hosted service, so events pass through Hookdeck's servers Aimed at developers rather than no-code users	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
Closed 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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