ngrok alternative
DevProxy as a private access alternative to ngrok
DevProxy helps teams expose localhost HTTP apps and reach selected private TCP services without broad VPN access or public service ports. Dedicated or private relay deployments are advanced options when infrastructure isolation matters.
- Choose DevProxy when workspace-scoped tokens, connector grants, and selected service access matter.
- Use DevProxy for HTTP localhost tunnels, private TCP services, admin panels, databases, SSH, RDP, and custom ports.
- Use hosted tunnel services when you want managed global ingress and do not want to operate a VPS.
- Use VPNs when you need full network routing instead of selected HTTP/TCP service access.
DevProxy vs hosted tunnel services
DevProxy is built around workspaces, scoped CLI tokens, connector grants, private TCP relay, and a management cabinet. Dedicated relay deployments can be added for teams that need infrastructure isolation.
DevProxy vs VPN
DevProxy is not a full VPN. It gives controlled access to selected HTTP and TCP services, which is useful when a teammate needs one tunnel rather than broad network access.
DevProxy vs frp or reverse proxies
DevProxy focuses on authenticated workspaces, scoped CLI tokens, connector grants, private TCP relay, WebRTC transport, and a SaaS-style cabinet.