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rathole vs Tunnelmole: catalog facts
rathole	Tunnelmole
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium Free and open source; the hosted service also has a pricing page for paid options.
Windows, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Self-hosted alternative to ngrok and frp Written in Rust with a focus on low resource use	Single command gives a local port a public HTTPS URL Installs via a script or npm
Needs your own server with a public address Configured through files on the command line, with no graphical interface	Windows without WSL requires Node.js Pricing details for the hosted service are not documented in the research
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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