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rathole vs ngrok: catalog facts
ratholengrok
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Freemium

Free to start, with paid plans for more features.

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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