What was it?
Free static subdomains on ngrok for exposing local services to the internet.
What happened?
ngrok removed free static domains. Free tier now only provides random URLs that change on restart. Static domains require paid plan ($10/mo).
Migration Guide
Cloudflare Tunnel is free and provides stable URLs. Tailscale Funnel for exposing local services. bore for simple OSS tunneling.
Replacements compared
2 tracked replacements for ngrok Free Static Domains, 2 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $0/mo.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Tunnel | freemium — from $0/mo | yes | — |
| Tailscale | freemium — from $6/mo | yes | 33,000 |
Timeline & context
ngrok Free Static Domains free tier killed in January 2026. It sat in the networking category, where Soft.xyz tracks 1 discontinued product in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did ngrok Free Static Domains shut down?
ngrok removed free static domains. Free tier now only provides random URLs that change on restart. Static domains require paid plan ($10/mo).
What should I migrate ngrok Free Static Domains to?
Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale cover the same use case. Cloudflare Tunnel is free and provides stable URLs. Tailscale Funnel for exposing local services. bore for simple OSS tunneling.
Is there a free alternative to ngrok Free Static Domains?
Yes — 2 of 2 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.