Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing. Pay only for what you use. No subscriptions, no commitments, no surprises.
Unlike Fly.io which requires a credit card before you can try their service, or Tailscale which requires account setup, VendTunnel lets you pay per session with PayPal. Try it once, pay once. No recurring charges.
VPN Pricing
Choose between dedicated (private server) and shared (budget-friendly) VPN.
Dedicated VPN
Your own private server with a unique IP address.
4 Hours
1 Day
7 Days
30 Days
Shared VPN
Same encryption, lower cost. Share server with other users.
7 Days
30 Days
Tunnel Pricing
Expose your localhost to the internet. Includes 2 ports per tunnel.
4 Hours
1 Day
7 Days
30 Days
Team Pricing
Private team networking. Same pricing as tunnels, per team member.
4 Hours
1 Day
7 Days
30 Days
Competitor Comparison
See how VendTunnel compares to alternatives.
vs ngrok (Tunnel Alternative)
| Feature | VendTunnel | ngrok Free | ngrok Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.50-3/session | Free (limited) | $8/month |
| Custom subdomain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Persistent URL | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ports per tunnel | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Upfront payment | No | No | Monthly |
If you only need a tunnel for a demo or webhook testing, paying $0.50-1 is much cheaper than $8/month. Only pay for what you use.
vs Tailscale (Team Alternative)
| Feature | VendTunnel | Tailscale Free | Tailscale Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.50-3/member | Free (3 users) | $6/user/month |
| Internal DNS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes + SSO |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | ~10 minutes | ~30 minutes |
| Vendor lock-in | None | Moderate | High |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | No | No |
Tailscale requires you to create an "organization" and set up SSO for teams. VendTunnel uses simple join codes - share a code, and your teammate is in. No IT admin required.
vs Fly.io (Platform Alternative)
| Feature | VendTunnel | Fly.io |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card required | No | Yes (upfront) |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Pay-as-you-go | True pay-per-use | Monthly billing |
| Surprise bills | Impossible | Possible |
| Vendor lock-in | None | Fly.io specific |
Fly.io requires a credit card before you can try their service. They bill monthly based on usage, which can lead to unexpected charges. VendTunnel's per-session pricing means you always know exactly what you're paying.
Why Our Pricing Works
No Subscriptions
We don't lock you into monthly payments. Need a tunnel for a 2-hour demo? Pay $0.50. Done for the month? Pay nothing.
No Credit Card Required
Pay with PayPal. No credit card on file means no surprise charges, no forgotten subscriptions, no billing disputes.
Transparent Cost
The price you see is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no bandwidth charges, no "fair use" throttling.
Profitable From Day One
Our pricing is sustainable. We don't rely on VC funding or "grow at all costs" mentality. We're profitable from the first customer.
Payment
- Method: PayPal (cards accepted through PayPal)
- Currency: USD
- Refunds: Contact us if there's an issue