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localhost.runLocalXpose
Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free sign-up available, with paid use of the managed service.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install
  • No sign-up for free tunnels
  • Single client binary for many platforms
  • Automatic TLS certificates
  • Free domains are not stable between sessions
  • Custom domains require a paid subscription
  • Requires an account and depends on the hosted service
  • Client is not open source
Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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