ngrok
Simplified, secure ingress for developers.
Overview
ngrok provides secure ingress to any app, device, or service without managing infrastructure. While its primary use is creating public URLs for local development servers, its platform includes features for managing and securing webhook traffic in production.
✨ Key Features
- Secure Tunnels to Localhost
- Webhook Verification
- Request Inspection & Replay
- IP Restrictions
- OAuth 2.0 / SSO Integration
- Global Server Network
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extreme ease of use for local development
- Global, low-latency network
- Ingress-as-a-service platform features
Unique Value: Provides the fastest and easiest way for developers to get a public, secure URL for a local service, accelerating webhook development and testing.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Local webhook development for Stripe, Twilio, GitHub, etc.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-volume webhook sending (it's primarily for ingress)
- Complex event routing and queuing
🏆 Alternatives
More reliable, secure, and feature-rich than open-source alternatives, and simpler for local development than full-scale event gateways.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited features, non-stable URLs
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