Tunnelwise
Your localhost, online in seconds.
Expose your localhost
to the world
No config files. No command line. Just one click and your local server is live on the internet.
14-day money-back guarantee • macOS 10.15+ • Apple Silicon & Intel
Built for real workflows
The everyday problems developers actually face.
Testing payment webhooks
Stripe, PayPal, Paddle — see every webhook hit your local server in real time. No more deploying to staging just to test a payment flow.
Read: Testing Stripe webhooks locally →Building Shopify apps
Test your Shopify app locally without redeploying on every change. See webhook events as they happen, debug faster.
Read: Testing Shopify webhooks with Tunnelwise →OAuth integrations
GitHub, Google, Discord — test OAuth flows with real callback URLs pointing to your localhost. No mock servers needed.
Client demos
Show work-in-progress on your actual dev environment. No stale staging servers, no "it works on my machine" excuses.
Mobile app development
Point your iOS or Android app to your Mac's local API server. Test real device integrations without cloud deployments.
API testing
Twilio, SendGrid, any webhook provider — test integrations locally before pushing to production. Debug with full request visibility.
Stop fighting with config files
Create secure tunnels to your local server in one click. No terminal commands, no firewall rules, no YAML files to edit. Get a public HTTPS URL instantly and get back to building. Perfect for testing Stripe webhooks, showing clients your work-in-progress, or connecting to third-party APIs that need a public endpoint.
See exactly what's happening
Every request and response, right there in the app. Method, URL, headers, body, status codes—all in real time. Debug webhooks from Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, or any API without digging through terminal logs. All data stays on your Mac. Traffic inspection happens locally — nothing is stored on our servers.
Use your own domain
Give clients a branded URL like demo.yourdomain.com instead of a random generated string. URLs stay consistent across sessions, so you're not constantly updating webhook endpoints or sharing new links. SSL certificates? Handled automatically. Just point the DNS and you're done.
Run multiple services at once
Frontend on port 3000, backend on 8080, webhook handler on 4000 — all tunneled simultaneously. No need to stop and restart tunnels when working on microservices or complex setups. Manage multiple projects or test different integrations in parallel without juggling terminal windows.
Built for developers who just want it to work
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Lightning fast
Optimized for HTTP/HTTPS traffic with low latency routing. Your tunnels work when you need them, every time.
Encrypted by default
All traffic secured via TLS. No one can intercept your localhost data.
Your data stays yours
Traffic inspection happens locally on your Mac. No request logs, no data storage. We just relay it.
Always available
24/7 uptime with multi-region deployment. Your tunnels don't sleep.
macOS native
Built specifically for Mac. Feels right at home. Integrates seamlessly with your workflow.
Web-focused by design
HTTP/HTTPS only. Streamlined for webhooks, APIs, and web development without unnecessary complexity.
Why Tunnelwise instead of ngrok?
For Mac developers who prefer native apps over CLI tools.
| ngrok Hobbyist Plan$8-10/mo | Tunnelwise Single$49 one-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Native Mac app | No — CLI only | Yes |
| Traffic inspector | Web dashboard only | Built into the app |
| Bandwidth limits | 5 GB included, then pay extra | Unlimited |
| Custom domains | ngrok subdomain only | Your own domain |
| Ephemeral public URLs | Supported | Supported |
| Concurrent tunnels | 3 endpoints | 10 tunnels |
| Pricing model | $96-120/year subscription | $49 one-time |
| Cost after 2 years | $192-240 🔥 | $49 |
| Cost after 5 years | $480-600 🔥🔥 | $49 |
Tunnelwise is the best ngrok alternative for macOS developers.
One price. Yours forever.
Pay once, use forever. Includes 1 year of free updates.
14-day money-back guarantee.
One-time payment • No subscription
- 1 macOS device (1 seat)
- 10 public concurrent tunnels
- 2 custom domains
- Automatic SSL
- Traffic inspection
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 1 year of free updates
One-time payment • No subscription
- 2 macOS devices (2 seats)
- 20 public concurrent tunnels
- 4 custom domains
- Automatic SSL
- Traffic inspection
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 1 year of free updates
14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Prices in USD. VAT may apply. Secure payment via Lemon Squeezy.
After 1 year, updates are optional at $19/year. The app keeps working even if you don't renew.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for developers