Best localhost tunnels
Tools that put a server running on your computer on a public URL, for demos, webhooks and testing.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All localhost tunnels
- Alternatives to ngrok
Gives a service on your own machine a public URL, for demos, webhooks and production ingress.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Cloudflare Tunnel
Connects local or private servers to Cloudflare's network without opening inbound ports.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Microsoft Dev Tunnels
Microsoft's service for sharing a local web server over the internet during development.
FreeWindows, macOS, Linux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
ngrokBest for a free option
Microsoft Dev TunnelsBest for Mac
Cloudflare TunnelBest for Windows
ngrokBest for Linux
ngrokCommon questions
What are the best localhost tunnels?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading localhost tunnels right now are ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel and Microsoft Dev Tunnels.
Are there free localhost tunnels?
Yes. ngrok (free plan + paid), Cloudflare Tunnel (free plan + paid) and Microsoft Dev Tunnels (free) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which localhost tunnels are open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.