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smee.io vs localhost.run: catalog facts
smee.io	localhost.run
Free Free to use.	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Web, Command line	Command line
No need to open ports or run a tunnel Built-in support in Probot GitHub Apps	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Needs the smee client running locally to forward events Intended for development, not production traffic	Free domains are not stable between sessions Custom domains require a paid subscription
Web application, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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