rinetd

Name: rinetd
Author: Sam Hocevar

A command-line TCP and UDP redirector for forwarding connections between IP addresses and ports.

By Sam Hocevar

Free Open sourceWindows Linux Command line

Official websitegithub.com

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3proxy3proxy supports port mapping alongside HTTP and SOCKS proxy services, adding proxy protocols and a broader server role to rinetd's TCP and UDP redirection.
frpReach private network services through a reverse proxy.
socatsocat connects almost any two data channels, providing broader relay options than rinetd's TCP and UDP forwarding between addresses and ports.

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About rinetd

rinetd redirects connections from one IP address and port combination to another. It is a small command-line server utility for network administrators configuring virtual servers, firewalls, or other port forwarding setups.

The project is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later and includes build instructions and a manual page.

Strengths

Forwards TCP and UDP connections between addresses and ports
Includes configuration files and a manual page
Can be built from source

Limitations

Configured and operated from the command line

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Developer: Sam Hocevar
Platforms: Windows, Linux, Command line
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Administrators who need a lightweight port redirector
Categories: Network tools, CLI tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew formula
Sources: github.com/samhocevar/rinetd

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