PageKite

The fast, reliable localhost tunneling solution

About PageKite

PageKite is a localhost tunneling service that makes servers running on your own computers reachable on the public internet. The open-source pagekite.py client connects out to PageKite's relay network, giving home servers, Raspberry Pis, embedded devices, and development machines stable public names with automatic TLS, while keeping your home IP hidden and your firewall closed. Individuals can use it free or pay what they want; professional plans add capacity.

PageKite website preview

Live preview of pagekite.net via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

PageKite: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
Covers tunneling, localhost, reverse proxy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1164 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

PageKite pricing

Pricing model	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Free access	Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	pagekite.net

PageKite key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas: tunneling, localhost, reverse proxy
Official site: pagekite.net

PageKite FAQ

How much does PageKite cost?

Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (pagekite.net).

What is PageKite used for?

The fast, reliable localhost tunneling solution Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: tunneling, localhost, reverse proxy.

Where can I try PageKite?

On its official site, pagekite.net — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

PageKite vs alternatives

	PageKite	Localtunnel	Pinggy	Caddy
Pricing	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	tunneling, localhost, reverse proxy	tunneling, localhost, open source, sharing	tunneling, ssh, localhost, simple	web server, https, reverse proxy
Official site	pagekite.net	localtunnel.github.io	pinggy.io	caddyserver.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1164 tools. Alongside PageKite, it includes Kiro, Qoder, Command Code, Kie.ai.

FreemiumDeveloper Toolstunnelinglocalhostreverse-proxy

Alternatives to PageKite

Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with PageKite — worth comparing before you commit:

Developer Tools

Localtunnel

Expose your localhost to the web with a public URL

Freetunnelinglocalhostopen-sourcesharing

Developer Tools

Pinggy

Simple tunnels to localhost over a single SSH command

Freemiumtunnelingsshlocalhostsimple

Developer Tools

Caddy

The ultimate server with automatic HTTPS

Freeweb-serverhttpsreverse-proxy

Developer Tools

NGINX

HTTP and reverse proxy server, load balancer and mail proxy server.

Freeweb-serverreverse-proxyload-balanceropen-source

Developer Tools

Nginx Proxy Manager

Expose your services easily and securely

Freenginxreverse-proxyssl

Developer Tools

Pangolin

Open source networking and security platform for protected access

Freemiumnetworkingsecurityreverse-proxyself-hosted

More in Developer Tools

Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: Kiro — Move beyond AI coding to agentic engineering; Qoder — AI coding assistant and autonomous development IDE; Command Code — The best coding agent for open models.