Clash Client Comparison & Picks

The only client here covering both desktop and mobile, distributed on iOS via the App Store; official site clashplus.io. All four platforms share the same interface logic: import a subscription, pick a node, enable the proxy — every step sits in the same place on every device, so one tutorial covers everything you own.

The mihomo kernel keeps protocol support and rule syntax current with upstream. Desktop builds offer system proxy and TUN mode toggles; mobile builds add per-app proxy, so advanced needs have a home too. For most users this is the lowest learning curve now and the lowest migration cost when switching devices later.

The most complete desktop coverage of the three platforms, with deb and rpm packages for Linux. Its signature feature is config override and merging: local changes layer on top of the subscription config and survive subscription updates — ideal for users who maintain custom rules and policy groups long-term.

Tray menu, launch on boot, system proxy and TUN mode are all here, with a moderate density of settings — one pass through the user guide is enough to get going. Heavy desktop users can pick between this and Clash Plus based on interface preference.

Built on Flutter, covering Windows, macOS, Linux and Android in one go — no iOS. The interface keeps it simple: subscriptions, nodes, rules and logs each in their place, with shallow settings menus that new users won't get lost in. The mihomo kernel covers common protocols and rule syntax.

Suits users whose devices span desktop and Android and who want a consistent experience everywhere. Config depth trails Clash Verge Rev slightly, but it's plenty for everyday proxying and standard traffic splitting.

We list its Windows version. The interface is highly polished and can switch between the mihomo and original Clash kernels, making it easy to compare how different cores behave on the same subscription; theme and layout options are plentiful too.

Rich options mean a little time to get familiar at first — it suits Windows users who enjoy tweaking interfaces and kernels. If you just want install-and-go, Clash Plus or Clash Verge Rev on the same platform is less work.

A veteran Android client whose Meta-line kernel has carried through to today, with protocol support and rule syntax tracking upstream. The feature set is complete: per-app proxy, auto-updating subscriptions and profile switching by network environment all have their place in settings.

Available in arm64, arm and universal packages, so older devices can pick a compatible build. The interface is information-dense; for first-time setup, work through the Android section of the user guide item by item.

A network toolbox app on Android where proxying is just one piece, alongside diagnostics like connectivity tests and traceroute. Compatible with Clash subscription formats, so subscriptions from typical proxy providers import directly.

The interface has many entry points, so the first launch takes a few minutes to sort out what each module does. It suits users who need both proxying and network diagnostics on their phone; if you only need the proxy, Clash Meta for Android or Clash Plus is a shorter path.

Once the go-to Windows client, it entered archival status when the original Clash project stopped updating. The interface is intuitive with a short config path, and it still has existing users; but the kernel remains original Clash, with no new protocols or rule syntax.

Listed for archival reference only, for users maintaining legacy configs. For a fresh Windows install, choose Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev or FlClash.

A macOS menu bar client on the Meta-line kernel, once known for being lightweight: no Dock icon, with toggles and mode switching tucked into the menu bar. The project is discontinued and no longer tracks upstream fixes.

Also listed for archival reference only. For a fresh macOS install, choose Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev or FlClash — all three ship Apple Silicon and Intel builds.