FRP (Fast Reverse Proxy) is one of the most popular open-source tools for exposing local services to the public internet. But FRP is a CLI tool — and for many users, editing TOML config files and running terminal commands feels intimidating.
That's where GUI clients come in. Let's compare the top FRP desktop clients available today.
Why use a GUI for FRP?
- No command line knowledge needed
- Visual traffic monitoring and connection status
- One-click start/stop instead of managing background processes
- System tray integration for always-on operation
- Easier configuration management across multiple servers
The contenders
1. MoonProxy (cross-platform)
GitHub | macOS + Windows | MIT License
The newest entry, built with Tauri v2 + Vue 3 + Rust. Key features:
- Cross-platform: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel) and Windows x64
- Real-time traffic monitoring with live charts
- System tray with silent start and auto-connect on boot
- Scheduled connections (weekday + time range)
- Built-in frpc auto-update (no manual binary management)
- App self-update via Tauri updater
- Built with Tauri — lightweight (~10 MB), not Electron
Best for: Non-technical users who want a polished, modern experience on both Mac and Windows.
2. frpc-desktop
GitHub | Windows + macOS + Linux
A mature Electron-based FRP client with a large community. Supports proxy management and basic monitoring.
Best for: Users who need Linux support and don't mind Electron's resource footprint.
3. frpmgr
GitHub | Windows only
A Windows-native FRP manager with a clean Win32 UI. Lightweight and focused.
Best for: Windows-only users who want a native, no-frills experience.
4. frp-panel
GitHub | Web-based
A web dashboard for managing FRP servers and clients. Great for multi-machine setups.
Best for: Server administrators managing multiple FRP instances.
Quick comparison
| Feature | MoonProxy | frpc-desktop | frpmgr | frp-panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Yes | Yes | No | Web |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Web |
| Linux | Planned | Yes | No | Web |
| Traffic monitor | Live charts | Basic | No | Yes |
| System tray | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Auto-connect | Yes | No | No | N/A |
| Scheduled | Yes | No | No | No |
| Auto-update | Yes | No | No | No |
| Framework | Tauri v2 | Electron | Win32 | Go web |
| Bundle size | ~10 MB | ~80 MB | ~5 MB | Server |
Which one should you choose?
- Want the most polished Mac + Windows experience? Try MoonProxy
- Need Linux support today? Go with frpc-desktop
- Windows only and want minimal overhead? frpmgr
- Managing multiple servers? frp-panel
All of these are open-source and free. The FRP ecosystem is better when these projects support each other — many of them maintain mutual cross-references in their READMEs.
This is an independent comparison. I am a contributor to MoonProxy, but I respect all projects in the FRP ecosystem. Star any project that helps you.
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