Ngrok vs PocketBase

Ngrok

Developer Tools

Connect local applications to the internet.

Ngrok is the canonical local-tunneling tool for developers — long-running founder-led product, indispensable for webhook testing.

Founder

Alan Shreve

Founded

2013

Team

51-200

Listing

Free (nofollow)

Listed

May 2026

PocketBase

Developer Tools

Open-source backend in 1 file.

PocketBase is a single-binary backend with SQLite, auth, file storage, and a realtime API — perfect for prototypes and indie SaaS.

Founder

Gani Georgiev

Founded

2022

Team

1-10

Listing

Free (nofollow)

Listed

May 2026