// compare
lrok vs frp (fast reverse proxy). frp is open source you self-host. lrok is the same idea, hosted.
frp is excellent if you already have a public server with a stable IP. You install frps on the server, frpc on your laptop, manage configs and certs yourself, and handle uptime. lrok is what you use when you do not want to be the SRE for your own tunnel infrastructure.
Free tier
| Feature | lrok | frp (fast reverse proxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Server setup | None | You provision frps |
| TLS cert management | Auto | You manage |
| Reserved subdomain (free) | 1 included | You configure |
| Cost | Free tier | Cost of a VPS ($5+/mo) |
Pro tier
| Feature | lrok | frp (fast reverse proxy) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP / UDP / KCP | TCP | TCP + UDP + KCP |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes (you DNS-config) |
| Web inspector | Yes | Dashboard exists |
Where frp (fast reverse proxy) still wins
We're up-front about the gaps. Some are on the roadmap; the enterprise / specialized ones probably won't be.
| Feature | lrok | frp (fast reverse proxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | No | Yes |
| No vendor lock-in | Vendor | Open source MIT |
| UDP / KCP | No | Yes |