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smee.io vs Expose: catalog facts
smee.io	Expose
Free Free to use.	Freemium Free to try, with paid Pro plans for more features.
Web, Command line	Command line
No need to open ports or run a tunnel Built-in support in Probot GitHub Apps	Works through firewalls and VPNs Receives webhooks on a local machine
Needs the smee client running locally to forward events Intended for development, not production traffic	Hosted tunnels depend on the Beyond Code service Some features require a paid Pro plan
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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