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LocalXpose
What it is
LocalXpose is a reverse proxy that makes services running on a local machine reachable from the public internet through tunnels. It supports HTTP and HTTPS, including WebSockets, along with TCP, TLS, and UDP. Users can work from a command-line or graphical interface, including a desktop app for sharing previews. All plans include authentication, rate limiting, IP whitelisting, header editing, and a built-in file server. Users can log HTTP, TCP, and UDP traffic in real time and inspect, modify, and replay webhook payloads. Custom and wildcard domains and automatic Let's Encrypt certificates for custom domains are available. The maker says tunnel hosts terminate at its edge with TLS 1.2+ encryption; scoped access tokens, IP allow lists, and authentication plugins are also configurable. The Starter plan is free and permits two active HTTP or HTTPS tunnels, with time limits and an interstitial warning page. PRO costs $8 a month, billed annually at 96 USD per year, and allows 10 tunnels. LocalXpose lists Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted availability.
For and against
For
- Supports HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets, TCP, TLS, and UDP
- Offers CLI and graphical interfaces
- All plans include rate limiting and IP whitelisting
- Can inspect and replay webhook payloads
- Custom domains can use automatic Let's Encrypt certificates
Against
- Starter allows only two active HTTP or HTTPS tunnels
- Starter has time limits and an interstitial warning page
- PRO is billed annually at $8 a month
The verdict
LocalXpose combines several tunnel protocols with traffic controls, inspection, and domain options. The free Starter plan has limits, while PRO adds 10 tunnels and broader protocol support at $8 a month, billed annually.
Who it suits
LocalXpose suits designers, engineers, testers, and operators who need to expose local services. The free plan is described for personal and light commercial use; teams needing more tunnels can consider PRO.
Plans and prices
Starter
2 active HTTP, HTTPS tunnels · SSL/TLS encryption · unique subdomains · time limits
Read 4 Oct 2026 · localxpose.io
PRO
10 tunnels · HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, TLS, UDP tunneling · custom subdomains and domains · wildcard tunnels
Read 4 Oct 2026 · localxpose.io
Enterprise
Admin dashboard · dedicated capacity · fully managed deployments · log retention
Read 4 Oct 2026 · localxpose.io
On the record
- CLI and GUI
- The product offers command-line and graphical interfaces, including a desktop app for sharing previews.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Domains and certificates
- Features include custom and wildcard domains and automatic Let's Encrypt certificates for custom domains.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan limits
- The Starter plan includes two active HTTP or HTTPS tunnels and has time limits and an interstitial warning page.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes CLI use in CI pipelines, Docker containers, and scripts, and lists a GitHub Actions resource on its site.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker identifies designers, engineers, testers, and operators who need to expose local services as users, and describes personal and light commercial use for the free plan.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It supports HTTP or HTTPS including WebSockets, TCP or TLS, and UDP tunnels.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LocalXpose is a reverse proxy that exposes localhost services to the public internet through secure tunnels.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says tunnel hosts terminate at its edge with TLS 1.2+ encryption and scoped access tokens; users can configure IP allow lists and authentication plugins.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says self-serve teams can get help by email, while business and enterprise plans add priority ticketing, 24/7 incident response, and migration assistance.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Traffic controls
- All plans include basic and key authentication, rate limiting, IP whitelisting, request and response header editing, and a built-in file server.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Traffic inspection
- The product can log HTTP, TCP, and UDP traffic in real time and inspect, modify, and replay webhook payloads.localxpose.io · read 4 Oct 2026
