Yes, Expose has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans. FreeTier.co estimates the free tier at about $20/mo, and no credit card is required to sign up.
About
Expose is a service for sharing local web services through secure tunnels so others can access a site running on a developer's machine without opening ports or changing router configuration.
The managed Expose platform handles TLS/SSL certificates, team access control, and a global server network for fast connections. The product also supports webhook testing, mobile device testing, and collaboration on local development environments. The pricing page lists a free Hobby plan with TLS/SSL encryption, a time limit, random URLs, and a single EU server.
- Secure tunnels for local web services
- TLS/SSL encryption
- Time-limited free Hobby plan
- Random URLs on free plan
- Single EU server on free plan
- Access control on Pro plan
- Persistent URLs on Pro plan
- Global server network on Pro plan
Free Tier Value
This free tier is usable but clearly capped: it includes secure tunnels and random URLs, but the access is time-limited and limited to a single EU server. The cheapest paid option is Pro at about $79/month equivalent, and the free tier delivers roughly a quarter of that practical value, so about $20/month is a fair estimate. A credit card is not required, which lowers friction, but the time limit keeps it well below the paid plans.
What's included in the free tier
Verified
- TLS/SSL encryption for secure tunnels.
- Time-limited free account access.
- Random URLs for shared tunnels.
- Single EU server access.
See Expose pricing for current limits.
Paid plans
Pro
- TLS/SSL encryption
- No time limit
- Access control
- Persistent URLs
- Custom domains and subdomains
- Reserved subdomains
- Global server network
Team
- users
- 10
- Everything in Pro
- Priority support
- Up to 10 users
Pricing extracted from Expose's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.
Common questions
Is Expose free forever?
Yes. Expose has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans, though the allowance typically resets each month.
Does Expose require a credit card?
No. You can start on Expose's free tier without entering card details.
What happens when you exceed Expose's free tier?
You move to a paid plan. Expose's cheapest paid plan is Pro at $79 / seat / month.
What is Expose's free tier worth?
Expose's free tier is worth about $20 per month. That maps to an FTV score of 61/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
