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sish vs localhost.run: catalog facts
sish	localhost.run
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Command line
Works with the standard SSH client, no extra software HTTP, WebSocket and TCP tunnels plus SNI routing	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Needs a public server and domain to self-host Configuring DNS and certificates takes some effort	Free domains are not stable between sessions Custom domains require a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 24, 2026

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