Charles vs ngrok
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Charles
8.0Web debugging Proxy application
ngrok
8.0Reverse proxy, secure introspectable tunnels to localhost
| Metric | Charles | ngrok |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 661 | 43.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.8K | 137.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 6.5K | 432.7K |
| Version | 5.1 | 3.39.1,ibTLJJL6E5Z,a |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 429 | 24.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 34 | 4.3K |
| Open Issues | 5 | - |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Kotlin | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 9, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Reviews
Charles
Charles is a powerful web debugging proxy that allows developers to inspect and manipulate HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Its ability to capture and modify network requests makes it essential for developers working on web applications.
Charles captures and manipulates HTTP and HTTPS traffic for debugging web applications.
Pros
- + Comprehensive debugging capabilities
- + Support for multiple platforms
- + Ability to modify network requests
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Limited recent GitHub activity
ngrok
Ngrok is a powerful tool for developers to securely expose local services to the internet. It provides secure, introspectable tunnels to localhost, enabling easy sharing and testing of applications. Its widespread adoption and robust features make it a must-have for developers working on web and mobile applications.
Ngrok creates secure, encrypted tunnels to localhost, allowing developers to share their local services over the internet.
Pros
- + Secure and reliable tunneling for local development
- + Introspectable tunnels for debugging and monitoring
- + Widely used and trusted by developers
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - NOASSERTION license raises some concerns