// compare
lrok vs Expose (BeyondCode). Expose is PHP-flavored. lrok is universal.
Expose by BeyondCode is excellent if you live in the Laravel/PHP world — it integrates tightly with Laravel artisan commands. lrok is the choice when your stack is anything else: Go, Node, Python, Rust, Elixir, the works.
Free tier
| Feature | lrok | Expose (BeyondCode) |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved subdomain (free) | 1 included | Pro plan only |
| CLI install | curl one-liner | composer / phar |
| Self-host option | No | Yes (paid license) |
Pro tier
| Feature | lrok | Expose (BeyondCode) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9 / mo | $79 / yr per user (~$6.58 / mo) |
| TCP tunnels | Yes | Limited |
| Stack-agnostic | Yes | Optimized for PHP |
Where Expose (BeyondCode) still wins
We're up-front about the gaps. Some are on the roadmap; the enterprise / specialized ones probably won't be.
| Feature | lrok | Expose (BeyondCode) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hostable (paid license) | No | Yes |
| Cheaper Pro tier | $9 | $79 / yr (~$6.58 / mo) |
| Laravel-native | Generic CLI | artisan integration |