portrvssish
Two self-hosted ngrok alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| portr | sish | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 31 in Networking | #4 of 31 in Networking |
| GitHub stars | 3 189 | 4 803 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-2 | +66 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 27 Sept 2026 | v4.0.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
sish scores 65/100 against 58/100 for portr, so it is the safer default.
sish ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for portr.
If you want the quickest setup, sish is easier to run; portr needs more configuration.
sish is growing faster right now (+66 stars in 30 days).
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