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localhost.runsish
Freemium

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

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Command line Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install
  • No sign-up for free tunnels
  • Works with the standard SSH client, no extra software
  • HTTP, WebSocket and TCP tunnels plus SNI routing
  • Free domains are not stable between sessions
  • Custom domains require a paid subscription
  • Needs a public server and domain to self-host
  • Configuring DNS and certificates takes some effort
Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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