ngrok
7.8#1 in kubernetes ingress controllersFrom $10 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
Visitngrok vs SNI Proxy
What both publish
| Fact | ngrok | SNI Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The download page provides agents for macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Docker, Docker Desktop, and Raspberry Pi, plus SDKs and Kubernetes tooling. | The README documents Debian or Ubuntu and Fedora or Red Hat packaging, plus best-effort macOS builds; macOS is not a primary target platform. |
| Protocols | ngrok supports HTTP, TLS, and TCP, including WebSockets, gRPC, SSH, Postgres, MQTT, and Minecraft traffic. | It supports TLS and HTTP, but the maintainer says it does not support HTTP/2 hostname multiplexing or HTTP/3 over QUIC. |
ngrok plans
- FreeFree
- Hobbyist$10 a month
- Pay-as-you-go$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SNI Proxy plans
- SNI ProxyFree
Pick ngrok if…
The Free and Hobbyist plans are described for developers, solo developers, home labs, and game servers. Pay-as-you-go is presented for teams shipping production traffic.
Pick SNI Proxy if…
It may suit Linux or macOS users who need a self-hosted, hostname-based proxy for HTTP or TLS and can work within its protocol limits. The deprecated status and limited expected support are important considerations.