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Skytunnel vs Localtunnel
Localtunnel is free and open-source, but runs on a single server, drops connections frequently, lacks encryption, and hasn't been actively maintained. Skytunnel offers stable 24-hour sessions with E2E encryption.
TL;DRUnreliable uptime, frequent connection drops, outdated.
8 parameters compared
Parameter
Skytunnel
Localtunnel
01Free Session Duration
24 hours
Unreliable
02Protocol
SSH native
npm package
03Tunnel Speed
100 Mbps
Variable
04E2E Encryption
Yes
No
05HTTPS Tunnels
Yes
Yes
06TCP Tunnels
Coming soon
No
07Tunnels per IP
1 tunnel/IP
1
08Session Stability
Stable 24H
Frequent drops
Ready to switch?
One SSH command. No account, no client install, no YAML. 8 reasons to try Skytunnel over Localtunnel.
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