Openport review
Affordable device-based tunnels with useful management and API features.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Openport pros and cons
- 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
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