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frp vs rathole

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frprathole
LanguageGoRust
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars110k14k
Latestv0.71.0v0.5.0
Last push2026-09-152026-08-23
Release cadenceabout 17 days between releasesabout 128 days between releases
Active contributors5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • rathole replaces frp. Alternatives to frp →

    Full replacementSame NAT traversal model with a smaller binary and a TOML configuration.

  • Both replace ngrok. Alternatives to ngrok →

    PartialfrpExposes local TCP, UDP and HTTP services through a server you run, without the hosted edge or dashboard.

    PartialratholeExposes TCP and UDP services behind NAT through your own server, without request inspection or a dashboard.