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Microsoft Dev Tunnels vs ngrok: catalog facts
Microsoft Dev Tunnels	ngrok
Free The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Command line
Access control over who can reach a tunnel Group policy support for organizations	Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development
Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service Proprietary	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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