frp vs Caddy
Both in Networking & proxy — compared item by item
frp
A fast reverse proxy to help you expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet.
| frp | Caddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 109.6k | ★ 76.0k |
| Language | Go | Go |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-23 |
| Usage | 🐳 Self-hosted / ⌨️ CLI | 🐳 Self-hosted / ⌨️ CLI |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Category | Networking & proxy | Networking & proxy |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Caddy was updated more recently (2026-09-23).