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Pinggy vs localhost.run: catalog facts
Pinggy	localhost.run
Freemium Free tunnels with changing URLs; Pinggy Pro adds persistent URLs, with a 7-day trial.	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line	Command line
Works over plain SSH without installing a client Supports HTTP, TCP, UDP and TLS tunnels	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Free tunnel URLs change on reconnect Hosted service only; not self-hostable	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
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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