Clash Client Comparison

Our top pick, for a simple reason: it's the only client on this list covering Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS with a consistent interface and workflow across all four. Subscription import, node switching, and Rule/Global mode toggles follow the same path on every platform, so switching devices doesn't mean relearning anything. It runs on the mihomo core, so rule routing and protocol support keep pace with core updates. The iOS version is distributed through the App Store, so installing it on your phone is no different from installing any regular app — solving a longstanding access problem for iOS users. The official site is clashplus.io. If you only want to pick one client and get going, this is it.

The mainstream answer for desktop power users. Built on Tauri, it ships a small installer with a low memory footprint, running smoothly even on older machines. Its core strength is config overrides: Merge lets you layer custom rules on top of a subscription without touching the original file, and Script lets you programmatically rewrite configs — pair that with TUN mode taking over all system traffic, and it's one of the most capable desktop clients around. The tradeoff is a dense settings surface; expect to spend some time understanding what each panel does the first time you open it. It's also currently the smoothest GUI client on Linux.

A multi-platform client written in Flutter, whose defining trait is "one interface everywhere": the desktop and Android layouts, terminology, and workflows are nearly identical, so what you learn on your computer transfers directly to your phone. Feature scope is deliberately restrained — the essentials (subscription management, node latency testing, Rule/Global toggle, TUN) are all there, but its config-rewriting power doesn't match Verge Rev's. The clean interface and sensible defaults suit users who don't want to dig into settings pages but need desktop and Android running side by side. It also runs on the mihomo core.

Another actively maintained option on Windows. Its feature set follows the same path as Verge Rev — built-in mihomo, config management, system proxy/TUN support — with the main differences in interface organization and customization: more theme and layout options, and finer-grained config file management. If you're already comfortable with Verge Rev on Windows, there's no need to switch; if you like tuning tools to your exact taste, it's worth trying. The learning curve is on par with Verge Rev — medium.

The former de facto standard on Windows — most tutorial screenshots online still come from it. The project is no longer maintained: no new features, no bug fixes, and the core is frozen on the original Clash, so new rule types and protocols aren't available. It's still listed on the download page purely so users relying on old configs have a smooth transition path. New users shouldn't pick it — Clash Plus and Verge Rev on the same platform are ahead in both features and maintenance. Existing users should migrate soon; subscription links can be re-imported directly into a newer client at minimal cost.

The closest thing to the raw core on Android. Its wrapper around mihomo is very thin — nearly anything you can write in a config file works here, including DNS policy, Fake-IP, and TUN parameters that other clients often simplify away. The tradeoff is that the interface assumes you already understand these concepts: there's little hand-holding, and troubleshooting means reading your config yourself. It suits power users already comfortable with YAML who need fine-grained control on Android; first-time Clash users will have a much smoother start with Clash Plus or FlClash.

The outlier on this list: not a Clash-family client at all, but an independently implemented Android proxy tool supporting common proxy protocols and rule-based routing, with its own configuration style incompatible with Clash's YAML subscriptions. It's included because some providers also offer configs in its format, and users who already have one can use it directly. If your subscription is in standard Clash format, there's no need to detour here — just import it directly into a Clash-family client.

A classic macOS form factor: no main window, lives quietly in the menu bar, one click to switch nodes or modes. Built on the Meta core (the name mihomo used before its rename), its rule engine was ahead of the original client back in its day. The project is no longer maintained; the archived build is still downloadable, but compatibility with newer macOS versions isn't guaranteed. macOS users who prefer the menu bar form factor should move to the actively maintained Clash Plus or Verge Rev instead — both offer menu bar quick actions, so nothing is lost feature-wise.