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Pangolin vs rathole

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Pangolinrathole
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceOtherApache-2.0
Stars23k14k
Latest1.24.0v0.5.0
Last push2026-10-052026-08-23
Release cadenceabout 13 days between releasesabout 128 days between releases
Active contributors19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ngrok. Alternatives to ngrok →

    PartialPangolinPublishes long-lived services through a server you run, without ad-hoc tunnels started from a CLI.

    PartialratholeExposes TCP and UDP services behind NAT through your own server, without request inspection or a dashboard.