Ghoster

The premium Open Source alternative to ngrok

🎯 Best for:Developers who need to expose local ports securely without paying for ngrok tiers.

What is Ghoster?

A self-hosted service that exposes local development servers to the public internet via SSH tunnels. It eliminates the need for third-party agents by using standard SSH protocols and a single relay server.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptVPN & Network

Why Ghoster?

  • No proprietary client needed
  • Full control over data traffic
  • Supports multiple subdomains

Limitations

  • Requires own server/VPS
  • No built-in request inspector
  • Manual DNS configuration
11/19/2025
Last Update
1
Forks
1
Issues
MIT
License
Financial Leak Detected

Stop the "SaaS Tax"

Your team could be burning cash. Switching to Ghoster instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on ngrok)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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