Clash Client Comparison
Platforms, cores and maintenance

Clash Plus’s main advantage is its broad device coverage. This site provides installation entries for Windows, macOS and Android, while iOS users can get it through the App Store. For people who use a laptop, desktop and phone, this coverage reduces the effort of learning a separate client structure on each platform. It works well as a starting point for new users and for multi-device users who want similar paths for importing configurations, choosing policies and managing connections.

Platform differences still matter. Desktop systems involve system proxy settings, launch-at-login behavior and TUN permissions; Android requires VPN takeover authorization; iOS network extension permissions are managed by the system. Cross-platform does not mean every switch has the same name, so during migration verify the configuration URL, proxy group selection, DNS behavior and system takeover method one by one.

Clash Verge Rev targets Windows, macOS and Linux desktops and uses capabilities from the mihomo ecosystem. Its strength is a comprehensive control panel: configuration files, proxy groups, connection logs, rules, system proxy and TUN each have clear entry points. When you need to determine which rule matched a connection or switch between multiple Profiles, this desktop workflow is more suitable than a client with only basic toggles.

The trade-off is a larger number of visible settings on first launch. New users should keep the default core settings and complete only configuration import, policy selection and system proxy activation. Once the basic connection is stable, adjust the mixed port, DNS, overrides and service mode. Linux users should also confirm the package format for their distribution.

FlClash focuses on a consistent cross-platform experience, with downloads listed here for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. For users moving between a Linux workstation, a Windows home computer and an Android phone, consistent interface logic is often more valuable than having the most features on one platform. Common tasks such as importing configurations, choosing proxy groups and controlling connections follow a similar sequence.

Before choosing FlClash, confirm that your subscription can generate a compatible Clash or mihomo configuration. If it includes scripts, complex overrides or private fields that work only in a specific client, test it on a separate device first. During a cross-platform migration, change one variable at a time: confirm that the configuration loads, then verify proxy groups, and handle DNS and TUN last.

Clash Nyanpasu is a desktop-oriented mihomo client focused on management. This site currently provides a Windows installation entry. It suits users who save multiple configurations, frequently inspect proxy groups or want a more detailed desktop workflow. Compared with basic clients, it is better suited to users who already understand the differences between Profiles, rule modes, system proxy and TUN.

If you only import one subscription and keep the default settings, the extra management controls may offer little benefit. If you regularly switch between work, home and test configurations or need to verify that configuration updates succeeded, Nyanpasu’s management structure becomes more valuable. Before migrating, record the original client’s ports, mode and DNS settings so that client differences are not mistaken for node problems.

Clash for Windows was once a widely used Windows graphical client based on the original Clash core. Many older tutorials and configuration guides use its interface as a reference. Today, it is best treated as an archival tool: open historical configurations, check parameters from an old environment or verify the original proxy-group structure during migration.

Because the project is no longer maintained, it will not keep up with changes to system permissions, network stacks or new configuration fields. If you still use it, first organize the subscription source, local overrides, port settings and startup behavior, then migrate to Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev, FlClash or another actively maintained client. Do not replace migration by copying the entire program folder, since caches, service registrations and system proxy state may not transfer with it.

Clash Meta for Android, often abbreviated as CMFA, is designed for Android users who need Meta core capabilities. It suits users who adjust DNS, TUN, rule modes and configuration overrides, and those who need to compare takeover behavior across mobile data and Wi-Fi. Users familiar with Clash YAML fields can carry desktop configuration practices over to Android more directly.

Its settings are denser than those of mobile clients focused only on basic connectivity. On first use, grant the VPN connection permission requested by the system, then import a configuration and choose a proxy group. If some apps cannot connect after activation, check app routing, DNS mode, IPv6, LAN access and background battery restrictions in sequence instead of changing several fields at once.

Surfboard is an Android proxy client that handles common proxy configurations and rule-based use cases, but it does not follow the same core approach as Clash. Its interface and mobile workflow are relatively direct, making it suitable for Android-focused users who mainly need to import a configuration and choose basic policies.

When moving from a Clash client to Surfboard, pay close attention to subscription format and field compatibility. Basic nodes, proxy groups and rules are usually easy to map, while complex scripts, specific DNS behavior or core-specific fields may require adjustments. If your configuration relies heavily on mihomo features, CMFA or Clash Plus will usually involve fewer conversion steps.

ClashX Meta keeps the compact workflow of a macOS menu bar client and follows the Meta core approach. It suits Mac users already familiar with ClashX. In legacy environments, it was commonly used to quickly switch the system proxy, proxy groups and configuration files while taking up little screen space.

The project is no longer maintained, so it is better suited to preserving an old environment or assisting with migration. Before migrating, confirm whether the Mac uses Apple Silicon or Intel, and record the original configuration’s subscription URL, mixed port, enhanced mode and DNS settings. For a new environment, compare Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev and FlClash, then decide based on whether you need menu bar controls and advanced core settings.