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zrok launches zero-trust, open-source ngrok alternative

Built on OpenZiti, zrok offers an open-source alternative to ngrok for sharing local apps, files, or TCP/UDP services. It uses an end-to-end encrypted zero-trust mesh to eliminate unnecessary exposed ports and IP addresses.

// ANALYSIS

By building on OpenZiti, zrok elevates local tunneling from a simple developer convenience to a secure, zero-trust networking tool.

–Open-source model directly challenges ngrok's dominance among developers
–End-to-end encryption ensures shared traffic remains secure across the mesh
–Support for TCP/UDP and file sharing extends use cases beyond standard web development
–Eliminates the need to expose ports, significantly reducing attack surfaces

// TAGS

zrokdevtoolopen-sourceself-hosted

DISCOVERED

3h ago

2026-04-14

PUBLISHED

3h ago

2026-04-14

RELEVANCE

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