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Openport

Freemium#26 of 33 in Reverse Proxy Software

Openport: Affordable device-based tunnels with useful management and API features. Ranked #26 of 33 in Reverse Proxy Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for affordable device-based remote access.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 30-day trial
Best for
Affordable device-based remote access
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$1/device/mo
Deployment model
Managed
Founded
2014
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan and $1-per-device monthly Enterprise pricing
- HTTPS forwarding, WebSockets, and streaming support
- Clients and APIs across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi
Where it doesn't
- Free plan allows only 1 device and 10 MB transfer monthly
- Enterprise pricing has a minimum charge for 30 devices
- Educational pricing requires contacting sales

Our verdict on Openport

Openport is a managed, cloud-based port forwarding service for remote device access. It creates secure TCP tunnels without requiring firewall port openings, and it can expose HTTP services through public HTTPS addresses with valid certificates. The product suits teams managing distributed devices, IoT fleets, web app demos, webhooks, or remote administration. Clients are available for Windows, macOS, Debian-based Linux, Red Hat-based Linux, and Raspberry Pi, with web and API access also supported.

Its plan structure covers individual, educational, and larger device fleets. The Free plan costs $0 per month for 1 device, 1 connection per device, 10 MB of transfer per month, and a 1-day connection timeout; it does not include API access. Home costs $5 per month or $50 per year for 3 devices, 3 connections per device, 1,000 MB of transfer per month, no connection timeout, full API access, and a 30-day free trial period. Educational pricing is $0 per month for 100 devices, 5 connections per device, 10,000 MB of transfer per month, no connection timeout, and full API access, with sales contact required. Enterprise costs $1 per device per month, includes unlimited devices, 20 connections per device, 100,000 MB of transfer per month, no connection timeout, full API access, and a 30-day free trial period. Enterprise has a minimum charge for 30 devices.

Openport’s strongest fit is remote access that benefits from HTTPS forwarding, WebSockets, streaming, device and session management, user groups, and API-based device control. Its command-line clients extend access across common desktop and embedded environments. The Free plan is suitable for a small, low-transfer connection, while Home adds practical limits and API access for a modest device set. Larger organizations should consider the Enterprise minimum, and buyers seeking only a single lightweight tunnel may find the broader management features unnecessary.

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Openport pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Openport fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$1/device/mo
Deployment model	Managed
TLS termination	Yes
Web application firewall	Not verified
Response caching	Not verified
Configuration method	Both
WebSocket support	Yes
Rate limiting	Not verified
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan · 30-day trial (source)
Website	openport.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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