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ngrok vs Expose: catalog facts
ngrok	Expose
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.	Freemium Free to try, with paid Pro plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Command line	Command line
Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development	Works through firewalls and VPNs Receives webhooks on a local machine
Traffic is routed through ngrok's service Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels	Hosted tunnels depend on the Beyond Code service Some features require a paid Pro plan
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open 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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