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ngrokLocalXpose
Freemium

Free to start, with paid plans for more features.

 Freemium

Free sign-up available, with paid use of the managed service.

Windows, macOS, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Public URL for a local app in one command
  • Useful for receiving webhooks during development
  • Single client binary for many platforms
  • Automatic TLS certificates
  • Traffic is routed through ngrok's service
  • Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels
  • Requires an account and depends on the hosted service
  • Client is not open source
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 Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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