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localtunnel vs LocalXpose

A side-by-side look at localtunnel and LocalXpose. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

localtunnel

localtunnel

Development

localtunnel is an open source command line tool that allows you to easily share a web server running on your local machine without configuring DNS or firewall rules. It does this by assigning you a unique publicly accessible url that will proxy all requests to your locally running web server.

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LocalXpose

LocalXpose

Development

LocalXpose is a local web server that allows you to easily test websites and web apps locally during development. It provides features like custom domains, HTTPS, and port forwarding to simulate a live web server environment on your own computer.

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