Inlets vs ngrok
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ngrok is a reverse proxy that creates a secure tunnel between from a public endpoint to a locally running web service. ngrok captures and analyzes all traffic over the tunnel for later inspection and replay. | You can use it to connect HTTP and TCP services between networks securely. Through an encrypted websocket, it can penetrate firewalls, NAT, captive portals, and other restrictive networks lowering the barrier to entry. |
Expose any http service behind a NAT or firewall to the internet on a subdomain of ngrok.com;Expose any tcp service behind a NAT or firewall to the internet on a random port of ngrok.com;Inspect all http requests/responses that are transmitted over the tunnel;Replay any request that was transmitted over the tunnel | Low-maintenance, secure, and quick alternative to a VPN;
Provide APIs endpoints to consume data from third-parties and partners;
For command and control of: services within private VPCs, IoT devices and Point of Sale (PoS);
Create a hybrid cloud between existing servers and public cloud for: CI, e2e testing, or for accessing legacy systems;
As an alternative to an expensive data-center uplink such as AWS Direct Connect or Azure Express Route. |
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