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localhost.run vs JPRQ: catalog facts
localhost.runJPRQ
Freemium

Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.

Free

Downloads are offered free from GitHub releases; the research lists no paid plans.

Command line macOS, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install
  • No sign-up for free tunnels
  • HTTP and TCP tunnels with a public TLS URL
  • Request inspector with filtering by tunnel, path or method
  • Free domains are not stable between sessions
  • Custom domains require a paid subscription
  • Desktop app is macOS only for now; Linux and Windows builds are listed as coming soon
  • Licence and pricing terms are not stated on the homepage
Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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