PipeGatevssish
Two self-hosted ngrok alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PipeGate | sish | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #24 of 31 in Networking | #4 of 31 in Networking |
| GitHub stars | 242 | 4 802 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 14 |
| Latest release | — | v4.0.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
sish scores 65/100 against 43/100 for PipeGate, so it is the safer default.
sish ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PipeGate.
sish is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
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