The Localhost Sharing Tool Everyone's Missing
While everyone uses ngrok, Sher offers a cleaner approach specifically designed for modern frameworks like Vite and Next.js.
The Localhost Sharing Tool Everyone's Missing
You haven't heard of Sher, but you should have. While ngrok dominates mindshare for localhost sharing, Sher quietly solves the same problem with a cleaner approach designed specifically for modern development workflows.
The Problem Everyone Has
Every developer faces this: you're working locally on a Vite app or Next.js project, and you need to share a preview. The usual options are either overkill (deploying to Vercel for a quick test) or clunky (ngrok's enterprise-focused feature set).
Sher cuts through the noise. It generates instant preview URLs for local development projects with zero configuration. Run sher, get a URL, share it. That's it.
Why It's Better Than the Alternatives
Sher is built specifically for modern frameworks. It understands Vite, Next.js, and Astro out of the box, not as an afterthought. The URLs are clean and the sharing is instant — no account setup, no credit card, no enterprise sales calls.
While ngrok has evolved into an API gateway platform with enterprise features, Sher stays focused on the core use case: developers need to share localhost previews quickly and cleanly.
The Freemium Sweet Spot
Sher's freemium model hits the right balance. Free tier handles most daily needs, paid tier adds features for teams. It's actively maintained and the developer experience is smooth — no friction where friction shouldn't exist.
Sometimes the best tools are the ones that just work without fanfare. Sher is one of those tools.
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sher: The Localhost Sharing Tool You Haven't Heard Of
Free ngrok alternative that just works with Vite, Next.js, and Astro — why isn't everyone using this?