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Microsoft Dev TunnelsLocalXpose
Free

The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Access control over who can reach a tunnel
  • Group policy support for organizations
  • Single client binary for many platforms
  • Automatic TLS certificates
  • Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service
  • Proprietary
  • Requires an account and depends on the hosted service
  • Client is not open source
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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