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Tunnelmole vs Microsoft Dev Tunnels: catalog facts
TunnelmoleMicrosoft Dev Tunnels
Freemium

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

Free

The CLI is free to install; usage terms are described in Microsoft's documentation.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Single command gives a local port a public HTTPS URL
  • Installs via a script or npm
  • Access control over who can reach a tunnel
  • Group policy support for organizations
  • Windows without WSL requires Node.js
  • Pricing details for the hosted service are not documented in the research
  • Traffic is relayed through Microsoft's service
  • Proprietary
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Closed 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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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