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

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