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Microsoft Dev Tunnels vs localhost.run: catalog facts
Microsoft Dev Tunnels	localhost.run
Free The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Access control over who can reach a tunnel Group policy support for organizations	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service Proprietary	Free domains are not stable between sessions Custom domains require a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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