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zrok vs localhost.run: catalog facts
zrok	localhost.run
Freemium Open source for self-hosting; NetFoundry also runs it as a hosted service.	Freemium Free tunnels with random domains; custom domains cost $9 per month billed annually.
Self-hosted, Command line	Command line
Private sharing without exposing a public endpoint Shares files and web content as well as HTTP services	Works with the standard SSH client, nothing to install No sign-up for free tunnels
Requires an invite and enabling an environment before sharing Self-hosting involves running OpenZiti infrastructure	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
Account 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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