Serveo AlternativesLocalhost Tunnel Services and other similar apps like Serveo

Serveo is described as 'Use SSH to expose local servers over the internet and inspect and replay HTTP traffic. No installation, no signup' and is a localhost tunnel service in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Serveo, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best Serveo alternative is ngrok, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Serveo are localhost.run, Portmap.io, sish and LocalCan™.

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Serveo alternatives page was last updated Jan 18, 2025
  1. ngrok icon
     39 likes

    ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

    56 ngrok alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Localhost
    2.  ingress-as-a-service
    ngrok iconServeo Icon

    ngrok VS Serveo

    Is ngrok a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    Comments about ngrok as an Alternative to Serveo
     
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    Its quick to do your tasks

    Positive commentApr 16, 2019
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    • Some users think ngrok is a great Serveo alternative, some don't.

    • ngrok is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Serveo.

    • ngrok is the most popular free alternative to Serveo.

    • ngrok is Freemium and ProprietaryServeo is Free and Proprietary
    • ngrok is LightweightServeo is not according to our users
  2. localhost.run icon
     9 likes

    Instantly share your localhost environment!.

    18 localhost.run alternatives
    localhost.run screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    localhost.run Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  SSH
    3.  Port Forwarding
    4.  No installation required
    localhost.run iconServeo Icon

    localhost.run VS Serveo

    Is localhost.run a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks localhost.run is a great Serveo alternative.

    • localhost.run is the most popular Web-based alternative to Serveo.

    • localhost.run is Free and ProprietaryServeo is also Free and Proprietary
  3. Portmap.io icon
     8 likes

    Port forwarding service for exposing your local PC to Internet from behind firewall or without real IP address. Uses OpenVPN or SSH encrypted tunnel from localhost to Portmap.io.

    24 Portmap.io alternatives
    Portmap.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Portmap.io Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  REST API
    3.  Port Forwarding
    4.  SSH
    5.  No installation
    6.  Based on OpenVPN
    Portmap.io iconServeo Icon

    Portmap.io VS Serveo

    Is Portmap.io a good alternative to Serveo?
     
  4. sish icon
     7 likes

    An open source serveo/ngrok alternative. HTTP(S)/WS(S)/TCP Tunnels to localhost using only SSH. - antoniomika/sish

    23 sish alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    sish Features

    1.  Raw TCP
    2.  SSH
    sish iconServeo Icon

    sish VS Serveo

    Is sish a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    • sish is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Serveo.

    • sish is the most popular Open Source alternative to Serveo.

    • sish is Free and Open SourceServeo is Free and Proprietary
  5. LocalCan™ icon
     1 like

    LocalCan™ is an alternative to Ngrok, designed for developers. It allows creating Public URLs with the option for custom domains, making it easier to share projects with clients or stakeholders, test webhooks, and integrate OAuth. LocalCan™ also supports the publication of .

    10 LocalCan™ alternatives
    LocalCan™ screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LocalCan™ iconServeo Icon

    LocalCan™ VS Serveo

    Is LocalCan™ a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    • LocalCan™ is the most popular commercial alternative to Serveo.

    • LocalCan™ is Paid and ProprietaryServeo is Free and Proprietary
  6. Pagekite icon
     15 likes

    Bring your localhost servers on-line. PageKite is software that gives your localhost servers names and makes them globally visible. It works with any computer and any Internet connection. It's so easy you'll never want to think about routers, IP addresses or other technic.

    31 Pagekite alternatives
    Pagekite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Pagekite Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Localhost
    Pagekite iconServeo Icon

    Pagekite VS Serveo

    Is Pagekite a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    • Most users think Pagekite is a great Serveo alternative.

    • Pagekite is the most popular Android alternative to Serveo.

    • Pagekite is Freemium and Open SourceServeo is Free and Proprietary
  7. Packetriot icon
     5 likes

    Host web and TCP applications on the Internet from any network or device. Access databases, custom web apps, ssh, media servers and more. Connect to IP video cameras, automation sensors, point of sale systems, a Raspberry Pi, or other devices without a VPN or managing firewalls.

    21 Packetriot alternatives
    Packetriot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Support for Let's Encrypt
    6.  Port Forwarding
    7.  HTTPS Support
    8.  Localhost
    9.  Bypass Firewall
    10.  HTTP server
    Packetriot iconServeo Icon

    Packetriot VS Serveo

    Is Packetriot a good alternative to Serveo?
     
  8. Webhook Relay icon
     9 likes

    Fast, secure tunnels to your internal networks. Webhook Relay allows you to expose your localhost or any other server in private network to the public internet without configuring port forwarding or firewalls.

    36 Webhook Relay alternatives
    Webhook Relay screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for TLS
    2.  Jenkins Plugin
    3.  Port Forwarding
    4.  Localhost
    5.  Serverless
    6. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    Webhook Relay iconServeo Icon

    Webhook Relay VS Serveo

    Is Webhook Relay a good alternative to Serveo?
     
  9. StaqLab Tunnel icon
     4 likes

    Staqlab Tunnel exposes port on your localhost over to the public internet.It gives you a public url for server running on your local PC. You can also choose your custom domain and share it with your colleagues & friends. #Debugging #Hosting #Webhooks

    21 StaqLab Tunnel alternatives
    StaqLab Tunnel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    StaqLab Tunnel Features

    1.  Free subdomain
    2.  Port Forwarding
    3.  SSH Tunnel
    4.  WebHook Integration
    5.  HTTPS Support
    6.  Unlimited Custom Domains
    7.  Intercepting HTTP calls
    8.  Debugging
    StaqLab Tunnel iconServeo Icon

    StaqLab Tunnel VS Serveo

    Is StaqLab Tunnel a good alternative to Serveo?
     
    • StaqLab Tunnel is the most popular SaaS alternative to Serveo.

    • StaqLab Tunnel is Free and ProprietaryServeo is also Free and Proprietary
  10. Yaler icon
     2 likes

    Secure remote Web and SSH access to embedded systems behind a firewall, NAT or mobile network router.

    23 Yaler alternatives
    Yaler screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Yaler Features

    1.  SSH Tunnel
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  SSH
    4.  Embeddable
    5.  VNC Support
    Yaler iconServeo Icon

    Yaler VS Serveo

    Is Yaler a good alternative to Serveo?
     
  11. OpenXpress icon
     1 like

    OpenXpress is a robust and versatile platform offering Docker container hosting with a range of features designed to simplify and enhance your web application deployment. Whether you're a developer looking to showcase your projects.

    51 OpenXpress alternatives
    OpenXpress screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    OpenXpress Features

    1. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    OpenXpress iconServeo Icon

    OpenXpress VS Serveo

    Is OpenXpress a good alternative to Serveo?
     
  12. Burrow.io icon
     2 likes

    Expose localhost to the internet. Features custom domains, SSL, HTTP basic auth and firewall for IP / CIDR restrictions. No download required.

    21 Burrow.io alternatives
    Burrow.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Burrow.io Features

    1.  HTTPS Support
    2.  Localhost
    3.  Custom fixed subdomains
    4.  SSL encryption
    5.  Custom Domain
    6.  Built-in Firewall
    7.  Raw TCP
    8.  Protected by Password
    Burrow.io iconServeo Icon

    Burrow.io VS Serveo

    Is Burrow.io a good alternative to Serveo?
     
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