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Tunnelmole vs localhost.run: catalog facts
Tunnelmolelocalhost.run
Freemium

Free and open source; the hosted service also has a pricing page for paid options.

Freemium

Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Command line
  • Single command gives a local port a public HTTPS URL
  • Installs via a script or npm
  • Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install
  • No sign-up for free tunnels
  • Windows without WSL requires Node.js
  • Pricing details for the hosted service are not documented in the research
  • Free domains are not stable between sessions
  • Custom domains require a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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