ngrok pioneered localhost tunneling. SimpleTunnel takes it further with multi-port tunnels, full protocol support, and simpler pricing.
| Feature | SimpleTunnel | ngrok |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $10/mo | $8-20/mo |
| Multi-port Tunnels | Yes | No (need multiple endpoints) |
| HTTP/HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| TCP Tunnels | Yes | Yes (credit card required on free) |
| UDP Tunnels | Yes | No |
| WebSocket | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Tunnels | 10 | 3 (Free/Hobbyist) |
| Bandwidth (paid) | 25 GB/mo | 5 GB (then $0.10/GB) |
| Session Limits | None | None (with account) |
| Interstitial Page (Free) | Yes (anonymous only) | Yes (free tier) |
| Custom Subdomain | Yes (Pro) | Paid only |
Expose your frontend (port 3000), API (port 8080), and database (port 5432) through one URL. With ngrok, you'd need 3 separate endpoints and pay accordingly.
simpletunnel --ports 3000,8080,5432
ngrok doesn't support UDP at all. SimpleTunnel handles UDP natively for game servers, VoIP, DNS, and IoT applications.
simpletunnel --udp --port 27015
SimpleTunnel Pro includes 25GB/month. ngrok's Hobbyist plan ($8-10/mo) includes only 5GB, then charges $0.10/GB overage. At similar usage, ngrok costs more.
One price: $10/month for everything. No per-endpoint fees, no overage charges that surprise you, no feature tiers to navigate.
Frontend + API + Database on one URL
UDP-based multiplayer games
Stripe, GitHub, Twilio callbacks
Remote access to sensors, cameras
What you get at different price points
Try SimpleTunnel free. No credit card required for anonymous mode.