Clash Client Comparison

Clash Plus simplifies client selection to one practical question: can it be installed on the current device? This site provides entry points for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with everyday controls centered on configuration files, proxy mode, system proxy and TUN. For people new to Clash, this workflow is easier to understand than maintaining core commands and YAML files directly.

It also suits users who want similar configuration logic across desktop and mobile. Keep in mind that multi-platform coverage does not mean every setting will match automatically. System proxy affects only the proxy interface recognized by the current operating system; TUN permissions, background operation and LAN access rules are still managed separately on each platform.

Clash Verge Rev targets Windows, macOS and Linux desktops and uses the mihomo core, with comprehensive tools for configuration, proxy groups, rules, logs and system integration. When you need to determine why a connection used direct access or a proxy, logs and rule details are more useful than an interface that offers switches alone.

More controls also mean understanding the boundary between core configuration and system networking. System proxy and TUN use different traffic-capture paths, and changing the mixed port requires checking the system proxy port as well. It suits users willing to read configuration details and troubleshoot issues; there is no need to enable every advanced option for everyday browsing.

FlClash covers Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, making it a good fit for environments with several desktop operating systems that also want a similar interface on mobile. It uses the mihomo ecosystem for configuration and supports common subscriptions, proxy groups and rules.

Cross-platform clients still face permission differences between operating systems. Windows system proxy, macOS network extensions, Linux desktop environments and Android VPN interfaces work differently. The main reasons to choose FlClash are platform coverage and workflow continuity, not an assumption that every switch behaves identically everywhere.

Clash Nyanpasu is listed here primarily for Windows. It provides configuration management, proxy-group switching, connection inspection and debugging tools for users who already understand subscriptions, rule modes and system proxy settings and want more visibility into client behavior.

If you only need to import one subscription and enable the system proxy, Clash Plus offers a more direct workflow. If you need to compare configurations, inspect connection details or handle complex rules, Nyanpasu is worth considering. Before migrating, back up custom overrides; saving only the subscription URL is not enough because local rules and DNS changes may not be included.

Clash for Windows appears in many older tutorials because its interface was widely used. It follows the original Clash ecosystem, so its configuration paths differ from modern mihomo clients. This site keeps an archived download mainly for restoring existing environments, migrating configurations and locating controls referenced in older guides.

It should not be preferred for a new installation merely because tutorial screenshots look familiar. The original core cannot cover some later extended configuration fields, and discontinued maintenance means new system changes will not be supported. When migrating to a modern client, export the configuration and overrides first, then check the proxy port, DNS, rule providers and script settings.

Clash Meta for Android targets Android devices and uses the Clash Meta ecosystem. Common controls include configuration import, run mode, per-app proxying and network settings. Per-app routing is especially useful on mobile for separating browser, messaging and local application traffic.

Its maintenance pace is relatively slow, so check compatibility with the current Android version before choosing it. If Android restricts background activity, the connection may drop when the screen is locked or battery saving is active; this is usually related to system battery policy rather than a failed subscription. For reliable background operation, also check VPN permissions and battery optimization settings.

Surfboard is an independent Android implementation, not simply a graphical shell around a Clash core. It can handle compatible configurations and rules, but field support and behavior must be assessed according to its own implementation. Users familiar with rule syntax, proxy groups and mobile VPN behavior will find compatibility differences easier to manage.

If a subscription includes mihomo-specific extension fields, check after import whether they were recognized; successful import alone does not prove that the configuration is complete. For a first Android proxy setup, the Clash ecosystem in Clash Plus or Clash Meta for Android is easier to follow with general tutorials. Surfboard is better treated as an alternative once the configuration source is well understood.

ClashX Meta is a macOS menu bar client built on the Clash Meta ecosystem. Its short menu bar workflow suits legacy environments that are already set up and only need configuration or proxy-mode switching. It is no longer maintained and remains here as an archived option.

For a new macOS installation, compare Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev and FlClash first. Before migrating, record the current port, proxy mode, DNS and enhanced-mode settings, and confirm whether the old client wrote the system proxy automatically. Deleting the old app while leaving its system proxy in place can prevent browsers from connecting.