OpenXpress Alternatives

Apps similar to OpenXpress include WireGuard, which is free and open source. Other options are Tailscale, NetBird, Fossorial Pangolin and ZeroTier. Localhost Tunnel Services like OpenXpress are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Windows, Mac, self-hosting and Android.

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  1. btunnel icon
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    Btunnel gives you power to expose an http app running in localhost, helps you to share your local filesystem as well as any TCP app to the internet. Some of the features of btunnel are -

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. Expose icon
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    Create public URLs for local sites through any firewall and VPN. Receive webhooks on your machine, test local sites on mobile devices or share them with others.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Assist is a service for remote teams letting users instantly share their terminals from anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4. FerrumGate is an Open source Zero Trust Access (ZTA) project, that uses advanced identity and access management technologies to ensure secure access to your network and applications. With multi-factor authentication, continuous monitoring, and granular access controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Chisel is a fast TCP/UDP tunnel, transported over HTTP, secured via SSH. Single executable including both client and server. Written in Go (golang). Chisel is mainly useful for passing through firewalls, though it can also be used to provide a secure endpoint into your network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Fedora
    • OpenBSD
    • Alpine Linux
    • Go (Programming Language)
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  6. Configure port forwarding on your gateway through the NAT-PMP protocol.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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