Clash Client Comparison & Buying Guide

Its biggest strength is a consistent interface across every platform: Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS all follow the same workflow for importing subscriptions, switching proxy modes, and testing node latency — so switching devices doesn't mean relearning the app. It runs on the mihomo core, with rule-based routing, TUN mode, and DNS configuration all built in. New users can get running with the default setup, and there's plenty of room to tune things once you're comfortable.

iOS distribution goes through the App Store, making it the fastest path to install on any platform; the official site clashplus.io links to downloads for every platform. If you're new to Clash or need to move between multiple devices, this is the default starting point.

This has the highest ceiling of any client on desktop: beyond system proxy, TUN mode, autostart, and tray support, its config override system (Merge and Script) lets you layer local rules, tweak DNS, or adjust proxy groups without touching the original subscription — and those overrides survive subscription updates. That combination covers two very different users at once: beginners can use a subscription out of the box, while power users can go deep with overrides.

Linux desktop builds ship as both deb and rpm packages, making it the de facto choice on that platform. For a deeper look at overrides and proxy group strategy, work through our advanced configuration guide chapter by chapter.

One interface covers four platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android all share the same layout and interactions in FlClash, making it a great fit if your setup is desktop plus an Android phone. Subscription management, rule-based routing, latency testing, and TUN mode are all here, and updates come at a steady pace.

The main gap versus Clash Plus is iOS — FlClash doesn't support it, so iPhone and iPad users should still go with Clash Plus first.

A desktop client known for its polished interface, built on Tauri for a light footprint. Its core can switch between mihomo and the original Clash, so it works with older subscriptions written in legacy syntax while still supporting newer Meta-era protocols and rule features — a good fit for desktop users who want a refined UI without giving up core capabilities.

Our download hub hosts the Windows build; other platforms are available through official channels.

A native mihomo wrapper for Android with a Material-style interface. Its standout feature versus desktop clients is per-app proxying — set individual apps to proxy or connect directly, so social apps can bypass the proxy while a browser routes through it, all configured once and left alone.

Auto-updating subscriptions, config overrides, and full logging and connection views are all supported. It's the pick for anyone who prefers a native Android feel and needs per-app control; see our setup guide for installation and first-time configuration.

An Android client styled after Surge, with config syntax compatible with it. It's the smoothest migration path for anyone moving from Surge on iOS to Android, or for anyone whose subscription is already written in Surge format — per-app proxying and traffic stats are fully supported.

One thing to watch: its rule syntax differs from mihomo-based clients, so the same config file won't work across both without changes. Check your subscription format before switching clients.

A Meta-core fork of ClashX, the macOS menu bar client. The project is no longer maintained, and we keep it here purely for archival download. Its appeal was always simplicity: it lives in the menu bar, and toggling the system proxy, switching modes, or checking nodes all happens without touching the Dock or desktop.

If you're already used to that menu bar workflow, it still works fine. For a fresh macOS install, go with Clash Plus or Clash Verge Rev instead, so you get ongoing core updates.

Once the most widely installed Windows client, it stopped receiving updates alongside the original Clash core, and we keep it here only for archival download. Its main value today is compatibility: it's the interface shown in countless older tutorials, and plenty of legacy configs were tested against it.

It's stuck on the original Clash core and doesn't support mihomo's newer protocols or rule sets, so it's not a good starting point for new users. If you're still on it, check the download hub for a successor client and just re-import your subscription to switch over.