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rathole vs zrok: catalog facts
rathole	zrok
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium Open source for self-hosting; NetFoundry also runs it as a hosted service.
Windows, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted, Command line
Self-hosted alternative to ngrok and frp Written in Rust with a focus on low resource use	Private sharing without exposing a public endpoint Shares files and web content as well as HTTP services
Needs your own server with a public address Configured through files on the command line, with no graphical interface	Requires an invite and enabling an environment before sharing Self-hosting involves running OpenZiti infrastructure
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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