// compare
lrok vs Serveo. Serveo is SSH-only and free. lrok is dedicated software with proper uptime.
Serveo is delightfully simple: ssh -R does everything. The downside is the same as localtunnel — single instance, frequent outages, no business model to sustain it. lrok is what you reach for once Serveo goes dark mid-demo.
Free tier
| Feature | lrok | Serveo |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | CLI, one binary | ssh -R only |
| Uptime | Best-effort, single edge | Community-run, frequent outages |
| Reserved subdomain | 1 included | Included (free plan) |
| TLS | Auto | Auto |
| Live request inspector | Yes | No |
Pro tier
| Feature | lrok | Serveo |
|---|---|---|
| TCP tunnels | Yes | Yes (raw SSH forwarding) |
| Custom domains | Yes | No |
| Pro plan exists | $9 / mo | $6 / mo |
Where Serveo still wins
We're up-front about the gaps. Some are on the roadmap; the enterprise / specialized ones probably won't be.
| Feature | lrok | Serveo |
|---|---|---|
| Zero install | curl install.sh | ssh client only |
| Free for ever | Free tier limited | Free |