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Microsoft Dev Tunnels vs Expose: catalog facts
Microsoft Dev Tunnels	Expose
Free The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.	Freemium Free to try, with paid Pro plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Access control over who can reach a tunnel Group policy support for organizations	Works through firewalls and VPNs Receives webhooks on a local machine
Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service Proprietary	Hosted tunnels depend on the Beyond Code service Some features require a paid Pro plan
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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