Barflare
Barflare is a macOS application designed for developers that simplifies the process of exposing local web servers to the internet using Cloudflare Tunnels.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Expose local servers to the internet with one click
Who should look elsewhere
Requires an existing Cloudflare account to function.
Pros
- +Significantly simplifies Cloudflare Tunnel creation for local development.
- +Eliminates complex configuration files and command-line interactions.
- +Provides stable, shareable URLs for testing and collaboration.
- +Integrates seamlessly with Conductor dev environments.
- +Offers remote management capabilities for tunnels on other devices.
Cons
- −Requires an existing Cloudflare account to function.
- −Only available for macOS.
- −Paid software with no free tier beyond the trial.
Key features
- ✓Menu bar application for macOS
- ✓Automatic local web server detection (Next, Vite, Rails, etc.)
- ✓One-click public HTTPS URL generation
- ✓Zero-config Cloudflare Tunnel setup (no YAML or CLI)
- ✓Conductor dev server integration and detection
- ✓Stable URLs with project-specific slugs
- ✓Remote tunnel management across machines (via Tailscale)
- ✓Support for custom domains
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barflare License | $15 | month | Up to 3 devices; Unlimited tunnels & requests; All future updates |