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ngrok

Expose local servers to the internet securely

ngrok creates secure tunnels and an API gateway to share localhost, test webhooks and route traffic to services.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, API

Categories: Developer Tools

ngrok compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
ngrok	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, API
Beeceptor	Free plan	–	–	Web
zrok	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Webhook.site	Free plan	–	–	Web, API
Mockoon	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
WireMock	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, Linux, Mac, Windows
Mailpit	Free	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is ngrok free?

ngrok is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does ngrok run on?

ngrok is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, API.

What are some alternatives to ngrok?

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