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MyPublicWiFi
mypublicwifi.comAlso covers internet and network tools · same kind of online tool
MyPublicWiFi turns a Windows computer into a wireless hotspot for sharing an internet connection.
Alternatives
The Best LocalHost Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives3 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like LocalHost? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
localhost.run creates an SSH tunnel that connects web applications on a local computer to the internet.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMyPublicWiFiMyPublicWiFi turns a Windows computer into a wireless…Free or freemium optionWiFi AnalyzerWiFi Analyzer helps Windows users identify wireless network…Open source optionfrpExpose a local server behind NAT or a firewall using frp, a…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MyPublicWiFi | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | frp | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | PingTracer | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | PortChecker | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | fast | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | OpenSpeedTest | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Cloudflare Speed Test | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | NetBlocks | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Pinging | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Waveform Test | — | Not stated | Web |
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Also covers internet and network tools · open source
Expose a local server behind NAT or a firewall using frp, a reverse proxy for network tunneling.
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Also covers computer and network tools · open source
Trace network latency by continuously pinging each host between a computer and its destination.
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PortChecker
portchecker.coAlso covers computer and network tools · same kind of online tool
Port Checker tests whether ports are open and whether router port forwarding is configured.
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fast
fast.comAlso covers internet and network tools · same kind of online tool
Estimate internet download speed in a browser with FAST.com, Netflix’s simple speed test.
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OpenSpeedTest
openspeedtest.comAlso covers internet and network tools · same kind of online tool
Measure internet download, upload, ping, and jitter in a browser with OpenSpeedTest, an HTML5 speed test.
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Also covers internet and network tools
Cloudflare Speed Test measures download, upload, latency, jitter, and packet loss for an internet connection.
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NetBlocks
api.webprobe.orgAlso covers internet and network tools
NetBlocks Internet Performance Monitor checks network connectivity and performance issues.
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Pinging
pinging.netAlso covers internet and network tools
Pinging.net monitors internet connectivity and displays network status measurements.
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Waveform Test
waveform.com/tools/bufferbloatAlso covers internet and network tools
Test internet speed and bufferbloat with Waveform’s online network measurement tool.
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BGP.tools
bgp.toolsAlso covers internet and network tools
BGP.Tools helps diagnose BGP routing and explore internet routing data through its looking glass.
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LibreQoS Test
bufferbloat.libreqos.comAlso covers internet and network tools
LibreQoS Test measures connection quality and latency while a network is under load.
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Globalping
globalping.ioAlso covers internet and network tools
Globalping runs latency tests and network commands from probes around the world.
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Also covers network tools · open source
Connect local services through Cloudflare Tunnel with cloudflared, the command-line tunnel client.
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CanYouSeeMe
canyouseeme.orgAlso covers network tools · same kind of online tool
CanYouSeeMe checks whether an internet connection has an open port and verifies port forwarding.
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DigitalPlat
domain.digitalplat.orgAlso covers network tools
Register a public namespace and connect it to a preferred DNS provider through DigitalPlat Domains.
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UncensoredDNS
blog.uncensoreddns.org/dns-serversAlso covers network tools
Connect to UncensoredDNS servers through encrypted DNS over HTTPS or DNS over TLS protocols.
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Awesome Tunneling
github.com/anderspitman/awesome-tunnelingAlso covers network tools
Compare self-hosted alternatives to ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale, and ZeroTier in this tunneling tools list.
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Also covers network tools · same kind of online tool
WiFi Analyzer helps Windows users identify wireless network problems and choose a Wi-Fi channel.
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Also covers network tools · open source
Register a free domain, connect a DNS provider, and follow practical DNS learning resources through DigitalPlat FreeDomain.
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LibreSpeed
librespeed.orgAlso covers network tools
LibreSpeed measures internet speed in a browser and can also be self-hosted as open-source software.
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Also covers network tools · same kind of online tool
Host DNS records for domains with Hurricane Electric’s free DNS service.
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Check-Host
check-host.netAlso covers network tools · same kind of online tool
Check-Host monitors websites and checks servers, IP addresses, and host availability.
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Also covers network tools · same kind of online tool · open source
Use Bancuh DNS to filter ads, trackers, malware, and adult content across devices on a network.
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What is the best alternative to LocalHost?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to LocalHost are MyPublicWiFi, frp, and PingTracer.
Is there a free alternative to LocalHost?
Yes. WiFi Analyzer, Hurricane Electric, and Bancuh are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to LocalHost?
Yes: frp, PingTracer, Cloudflared, and Free Domain.
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