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ngrok vs Microsoft Dev Tunnels: catalog facts
ngrok	Microsoft Dev Tunnels
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.	Free The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.
Windows, macOS, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Public URL for a local app in one command Useful for receiving webhooks during development	Access control over who can reach a tunnel Group policy support for organizations
Traffic is routed through ngrok's service Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels	Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service Proprietary
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 October 1, 2026

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