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Project Zero vs ngrok.
ngrok gives a service on your computer a public URL, so anyone on the internet can reach it, with optional protections in front. Project Zero gives it a private address, so only devices you allow can reach it at all.
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| Project Zero | ngrok | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can reach it | Only people and devices you grant | Anyone with the URL, unless you add protections |
| Best for | Databases, remote desktop, internal tools, work in progress | Webhooks, public demos, APIs the internet must call |
| Address | Stable private name, such as wiki.acme.ziti | Public URL |
| Client needed | The Project Zero app on each device | Just a browser or HTTP client |
| Access management | Companies, groups, people and share links | Configured per endpoint |
Choose Project Zero when
- The service should never be on the public internet: databases, RDP, SSH, admin panels.
- A known group of people needs ongoing access with a stable address.
Choose ngrok when
- A third-party service must call you, such as a payment or chat webhook.
- Anyone should be able to open the link without installing anything.
Questions
Good to know.
Do the people I share with need an app?
Yes. That is what keeps the service private: only enrolled devices with access can reach it.
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NetFoundry, OpenZiti, Tailscale and ngrok are trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison reflects publicly available information as of October 2026; check each product’s site for current features and pricing.
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