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bore vs localhost.run: catalog facts
bore	localhost.run
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Provides a small, self-hostable tunnel client and server.	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
You need a reachable server for the remote end of the tunnel.	Free domains are not stable between sessions Custom domains require a paid subscription
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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