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rathole vs zrok

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ratholezrok
LanguageRustGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars14k4.8k
Latestv0.5.0v2.0.7
Last push2026-08-232026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 128 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ngrok. Alternatives to ngrok →

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

    Full replacementzrokPublic and private shares of HTTP, TCP and UDP services started from a CLI, on the hosted service or an instance you run.