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localhost.runTunnelmole
Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free and open source; the hosted service also has a pricing page for paid options.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install
  • No sign-up for free tunnels
  • Single command gives a local port a public HTTPS URL
  • Installs via a script or npm
  • Free domains are not stable between sessions
  • Custom domains require a paid subscription
  • Windows without WSL requires Node.js
  • Pricing details for the hosted service are not documented in the research
Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open 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 September 23, 2026

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