Pangolin

Identity-aware tunneled reverse proxy with dashboard UI, access control, and WireGuard-based tunnels (alternative to Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale).

Website Source code

GitHub stars: 23,069
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: 1.24.0
30 September 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

5,376 commits

Replaces

Paid products Pangolin can stand in for.

Cloudflare TunnelReach your services without opening ports.ngrokExpose a local server to the internet.

How to self-host Pangolin

Pangolin runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Pangolin free?

Yes. Pangolin is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Pangolin?

Yes. Pangolin runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Pangolin replace?

People use Pangolin instead of Cloudflare Tunnel or ngrok.

Is Pangolin still maintained?

The last change to Pangolin's code was on 12 October 2026, with 5376 commits in the last 12 months.

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