Alternatives to LocalTunnel for exposing your local development server to the internet

Here are some alternatives to LocalTunnel for exposing your local development server to the internet:

1. Ngrok

Description: One of the most popular tools for exposing local servers.

Features:

Secure tunnels with HTTPS.
Detailed request…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sospeter Mong'are

Here are some alternatives to LocalTunnel for exposing your local development server to the internet:

1. Ngrok

  • Description: One of the most popular tools for exposing local servers.
  • Features:
    • Secure tunnels with HTTPS.
    • Detailed request logging and replay.
    • Supports custom subdomains (paid plans).

  • Command:

     ngrok http 8080

  • Website: https://ngrok.com

2. Cloudflare Tunnel (Argo Tunnel)

3. Serveo

  • Description: A simple and lightweight alternative.
  • Features:
    • No installation required.
    • Custom subdomains available.

  • Command:

     ssh -R 80:localhost:8080 serveo.net

  • Website: https://serveo.net

4. Expose

  • Description: A PHP-based alternative for exposing local servers.
  • Features:
    • Works well with Laravel and other PHP frameworks.
    • Custom subdomains.

  • Command:

     expose share http://localhost:8080

  • Website: https://expose.dev

5. Inlets

  • Description: A self-hosted tunnel solution.
  • Features:
    • Ideal for developers who prefer self-hosted solutions.
    • Paid version for production use.

  • Command:

     inlets client --remote wss://your-server --upstream=http://localhost:8080

  • Website: https://inlets.dev

6. Pagekite

  • Description: A reliable and long-standing option.
  • Features:
    • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH tunneling.
    • Free for personal use with bandwidth limits.

  • Command:

     pagekite.py 8080 yourname.pagekite.me

  • Website: https://pagekite.net

Comparison

Feature Ngrok Cloudflare Tunnel Serveo Expose Inlets Pagekite
Free Tier ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Custom Subdomain ✅ (Paid) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Installation Required Required Not Req. Required Required Required
Self-Hosting ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌

Choose based on your specific requirements, such as ease of use, security, or budget!


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sospeter Mong'are


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