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ngrok vs rathole: catalog facts
ngrokrathole
Freemium

Free to start, with paid plans for more features.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Command line Windows, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Public URL for a local app in one command
  • Useful for receiving webhooks during development
  • Self-hosted alternative to ngrok and frp
  • Written in Rust with a focus on low resource use
  • Traffic is routed through ngrok's service
  • Product has grown into a broad commercial platform beyond simple tunnels
  • Needs your own server with a public address
  • Configured through files on the command line, with no graphical interface
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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