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frp vs localhost.run: catalog facts
frp	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
Connects a client behind NAT with a reachable server.	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Requires configuring a server and protecting exposed services.	Free domains are not stable between sessions Custom domains require a paid subscription
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	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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