Top Choice: Clash Plus
You can also compare Clash Verge Rev, FlClash and Clash Nyanpasu. Clash for Windows is no longer maintained and is retained mainly for legacy configuration migration and identifying older environments.
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Clash Client Comparison and Selection
Start by eliminating clients that cannot run on your device, then compare the core, maintenance status and complexity. For a first install, choose a maintained client with clear documentation and broad device coverage.
Maintenance First
Platform Match
mihomo / Meta / Original Line
Configuration Migration Cost
Narrow the Options
Choose Candidates by Device
Platform is the first filter. Do not let screenshots or outdated tutorials lead you astray: when the installer does not match your current system, comparing cores and features is pointless.
Check the Chip Architecture First
Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev and FlClash all offer macOS builds. Before downloading, check whether your Mac uses Apple Silicon or Intel; ClashX Meta is no longer maintained.
View macOS DownloadsChoose Between Traffic Control and Configuration Style
Clash Plus suits users who want one workflow across devices; Clash Meta for Android suits users familiar with Meta configurations; FlClash is a good cross-platform option; Surfboard is better for users with prior mobile proxy experience.
View Android DownloadsUse the Clash Plus App Store Version
The iOS option in this site's download list is Clash Plus. Installation is completed through the App Store, and its official website is clashplus.io.
View iOS DownloadsFor a GUI, Compare Verge Rev or FlClash
For desktop environments, compare Clash Verge Rev and FlClash. Servers, routers and headless systems are generally better suited to using the mihomo core directly.
View Linux DownloadsSide-by-Side Comparison
Eight Clash Clients Compared
Maintenance status is a qualitative assessment, not a promise of a fixed release schedule. The core indicates likely configuration compatibility; always check the client's current settings and configuration documentation for actual support.
| Client | Platform Support | Core | Maintenance Status | Learning Curve | Standout Features | Best For |
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| Clash Plus Top Pick | Windows、macOS、Android、iOS | Modern Clash-compatible core | Actively Maintained | Low | Desktop and mobile coverage, subscription import, policy switching and rule-based routing | First-time installers, multi-device users and anyone who wants a consistent workflow |
| Clash Verge Rev | Windows、macOS、Linux | mihomo | Actively Maintained | Medium | Desktop configuration management, policy groups, system proxy, TUN and log viewing | Advanced users who need comprehensive desktop controls |
| FlClash | Windows、macOS、Linux、Android | mihomo | Actively Maintained | Medium | Cross-platform interface with desktop and Android configuration management | Users who switch between a computer and Android |
| Clash Nyanpasu | Windows | mihomo | Actively Maintained | Medium | Configuration viewing, policy management and desktop proxy controls | Windows users who want detailed visibility into configuration and runtime status |
| Clash for Windows | Windows | Original Clash | No Longer Maintained | Low | Legacy desktop interface and historical configuration reference | Users migrating old configurations or identifying interfaces from older tutorials |
| Clash Meta for Android | Android | Clash Meta | Actively Maintained | Medium | Policy groups, rule-based routing, Android traffic interception and configuration overrides | Users familiar with Meta configurations and Android network settings |
| Surfboard | Android | Independent implementation compatible with common Clash rules and configurations | Actively Maintained | Medium to High | Mobile configuration management, rule matching and proxy policy controls | Users with prior experience using mobile proxy tools |
| ClashX Meta | macOS | Clash Meta | No Longer Maintained | Medium | Menu bar controls and the legacy macOS configuration workflow | Users migrating historical ClashX Meta configurations |
Client-by-Client Review
Which Client Fits Each Workflow
The recommendations below focus on installation paths, configuration habits and ongoing maintenance costs—not interface style or subjective scores.
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Clash Plus: Best for First Installs and Multiple Devices
Top PickClash Plus covers Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, so you do not need to learn a completely different workflow for every device. The usual process is to import a subscription, choose a configuration, switch policy groups, enable the system proxy or system-level interception, then verify the connection.
It is a strong fit for users who want to complete the basic setup quickly, as well as households that want a similar management approach on computers, phones and tablets. Linux users should choose Clash Verge Rev, FlClash or the mihomo core instead. The iOS version is installed through the App Store; related official-site information is listed on the Clash Plus card on the downloads page.
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Clash Verge Rev: Comprehensive Desktop Controls
Clash Verge Rev supports Windows, macOS and Linux and follows the mihomo core line. System proxy, TUN, configuration files, policy groups and runtime logs are usually accessible from the desktop interface, making it suitable for users who want clear control over how traffic is intercepted.
It offers many adjustable options, but there is no need to change every switch at once. Start by importing a valid subscription, selecting rule mode and enabling the system proxy. Only check TUN permissions if applications outside the browser cannot be intercepted. On macOS, distinguish Intel from Apple Silicon before downloading; on Linux, choose the package for your distribution.
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FlClash: A Cross-Platform Desktop and Android Option
FlClash supports Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, making it suitable for users who need Clash configurations on both a computer and an Android phone. It follows the mihomo core line, so common subscriptions, policy groups and rule configurations can be understood using the same concepts.
Cross-platform does not mean every system setting is identical. Desktop versions may require system proxy, startup and TUN permissions, while Android involves VPN authorization, battery policies and background restrictions. During migration, preserve the original subscription URL or configuration file instead of relying only on the old client's temporary runtime state.
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Clash Nyanpasu: Windows Configuration Review and Management
Clash Nyanpasu is one Windows option built around the mihomo core. It suits users who already understand the relationship between configurations, policy groups and proxy modes and want to inspect runtime information and manage settings in greater detail from the desktop interface.
For a first-time subscription import and connection, Clash Plus offers a more direct path. If you regularly inspect rule matches, logs, configuration switches or system interception status, compare Nyanpasu with Clash Verge Rev. Before switching clients, record the mixed port, LAN access and DNS settings so port changes are not mistaken for a node failure.
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Clash for Windows: A Reference for Legacy Migration
No Longer MaintainedClash for Windows follows the original Clash line, and many older Windows tutorials still use its interface as an example. It is no longer maintained, so it is not recommended for new installations, but it can help identify legacy configuration folders, historical ports, system proxy switches and policy group names.
During migration, save the subscription source, custom rules and necessary override settings in the old environment, then restore them individually in the new client. Do not replace a fresh configuration by copying the entire program directory: storage formats, core fields and system-service behavior may differ between clients.
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Clash Meta for Android: Advanced Android Controls
Clash Meta for Android is designed for Android users familiar with the Clash Meta configuration model. It suits users who need rule-based routing, policy-group switching and mobile traffic interception, and is also useful for checking how different apps behave under VPN interception.
If Android reports a successful connection but an app still cannot access the network, first check the active policy group and subscription validity, then review VPN authorization, Private DNS, battery optimization and background restrictions. TUN or VPN interception covers more traffic than a standard desktop system proxy, so change one setting at a time during troubleshooting.
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Surfboard: For Users with Mobile Proxy Experience
Surfboard is another Android option that handles common proxy configurations and rule systems. Its interface is organized differently from Clash clients, so it is better suited to users who already understand the relationship between nodes, policies, rules and DNS and do not rely on step-by-step screenshots.
When migrating from another client, first confirm that the subscription format is recognized correctly, then check policy names and rule behavior. If a provider offers subscription content for a specific client only, direct import may produce field differences. Check the provider's documentation for supported formats instead of repeatedly changing system network settings.
View the Surfboard Download Guide08
ClashX Meta: Migrating Historical macOS Configurations
No Longer MaintainedClashX Meta is a macOS Clash Meta-based client whose common controls are located in the menu bar. It is no longer maintained and is now best used to identify legacy environments: check the existing configuration file, proxy port, menu-bar policies and system proxy status.
Before migrating, determine whether the Mac uses Intel or Apple Silicon, then choose a maintained client such as Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev or FlClash. If the new client reports incompatible configuration fields, re-import from the subscription source and migrate custom rules separately; do not treat the old cache as a long-term configuration.
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Choose by Workflow
Permissions and traffic interception differ across operating systems even within the same client. Use the recommendations below to narrow the options, then consider your device architecture, subscription format and the applications that need interception.
Final Checks
Four Things to Confirm Before Downloading
A client is simply the control entry point for the configuration and core. After choosing a client, verify the operating system, processor architecture, subscription compatibility and required interception scope.
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Platform and Architecture
Confirm whether you use Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or Linux; on macOS, also distinguish Apple Silicon from Intel.
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Maintenance Status
For a new environment, choose only from actively maintained options; use archived clients for historical configuration migration.
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Subscription and Core
When using complex rules, overrides or Meta-specific fields, confirm compatibility with the mihomo or Clash Meta line first.
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Interception Scope
Start with the system proxy for browsers and standard desktop apps; consider TUN for games, command-line tools or apps that do not read system proxy settings.