VendTunnel Documentation
Expose localhost. Connect your team. No account required.
Unlike other platforms that require credit cards before you can try their service, VendTunnel lets you pay only for what you use. Your configs work anywhere - no proprietary agents, no forced SSO.
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Expose your localhost to the internet. Get a public URL for your development server in seconds.
Expose localhost →Teams
Private networking for your team. Share services securely without complex VPN setups.
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Why VendTunnel?
| Feature | VendTunnel | ngrok | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expose localhost | Yes | Yes | No |
| Team networking | Yes | No | Yes |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Upfront payment | No | $8/month | $6/user/mo |
| Pricing | $0.50/session | $8/month | $6/user/month |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | No | No |
| Internal DNS | Yes (*.internal) | No | Yes (MagicDNS) |