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Expose vs smee.io: catalog facts
Expose	smee.io
Freemium Free to try, with paid Pro plans for more features.	Free Free to use.
Command line	Web, Command line
Works through firewalls and VPNs Receives webhooks on a local machine	No need to open ports or run a tunnel Built-in support in Probot GitHub Apps
Hosted tunnels depend on the Beyond Code service Some features require a paid Pro plan	Needs the smee client running locally to forward events Intended for development, not production traffic
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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