A free ngrok alternative with permanent URLs
ngrok is great for a quick demo — until the session expires and your URL changes. rslvd.net gives you a permanent yourname.rslvd.net subdomain, tunnels that stay up, and automatic HTTPS, free.
rslvd.net vs ngrok
| rslvd.net free | ngrok free | |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent subdomain | Yes — yours forever | No — random URL each session |
| Session time limit | None | Limited |
| Tunnels included | 2 (plus 2 DDNS hosts) | 1 |
| TCP tunnels | Yes | Limited |
| UDP tunnels | Yes | No |
| DNS-based tunneling (DNS2TCP) | Yes | No |
| Dynamic DNS included | Yes | No |
| Automatic HTTPS | Yes (Let's Encrypt) | Yes |
| Paid plans | From $0.99/mo | From $8+/mo |
How it works
- Create a free account and add a tunnel in the dashboard.
- Run the lightweight rslvd tunnel client (Linux, Windows, or router) with your tunnel token.
- Your local service is live at
https://yourname.rslvd.net— HTTPS handled automatically.
Because the client dials out, it works behind CGNAT, hotel Wi-Fi, LTE, and corporate firewalls — no port forwarding, no public IP.
What people use it for
- Sharing a dev server or webhook endpoint from localhost
- Self-hosting home servers: Home Assistant, Plex, Nextcloud, game servers
- Remote access to devices on LTE/Starlink connections