Self-Hosted ngrok Alternatives 2026: Tunnel, frp, Tailscale
If you only need a stable public URL for webhooks or a demo, Cloudflare Tunnel on a domain you own is the best free ngrok replacement in 2026, and frp on a $4 VPS is the best one you fully control. ngrok's free plan is now $0 with 1 GB of data transfer out, 20,000 HTTP requests a month, 3 online endpoints and a single dev domain[1]. That is enough for a weekend of Stripe testing and not enough…
In 2026, ngrok is no longer a free solution, with its free plan offering only limited data transfer and a single dev domain. If you require a stable public URL for webhooks or demos, Cloudflare Tunnel hosted on your domain is the best free alternative. For full control, frp on a $4 VPS is the recommended choice. Other options include Tailscale Funnel for a fast one-liner, rathole and bore for TCP-level tools, and Pangolin for identity-aware access and SSO. The best choice depends on your specific needs, such as the need for raw TCP/UDP or full control.
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