Clash Client Comparison: 8 Clients Compared and Picks

One workflow across every platform. Windows, macOS and Android all have installers, and iOS is listed directly on the App Store, so you don't need to learn separate steps on phone and computer. The core is Meta-family, covering common protocols out of the box. Subscriptions, nodes and modes all sit on the same screen, so the first setup doesn't need a manual. For multi-device users switching phones or computers, muscle memory carries over. It's this site's top pick in the verdict section for one simple reason: it has the fewest pitfalls. To get started, head to the download page and grab the package for your platform.

Covers all three desktop systems, and it's also the recommended pick for this site's Linux platform guide. Built on the mihomo core with a fast update cadence. Rules, subscriptions and overrides all have visual entry points, with Merge and Script overrides left for hands-on users; the TUN mode toggle sits right on the settings page, no config file digging required. More features mean more menus—first-timers should follow the quick start guide once, then head to advanced configuration to unlock overrides. Suited to desktop users who want full control over their configs.

Built cross-platform with Flutter: three desktop systems plus Android, all sharing one interface. Works out of the box with a restrained settings list, covering the essentials—proxy groups, rule modes, subscription updates. Deep override capability doesn't match Verge Rev; it takes a "good enough" approach instead. Suited to people who need it on both phone and computer but don't want to maintain two different habits; it's resource-friendly and runs fine on modest hardware.

A Windows-only desktop client. Also built on the mihomo core, it focuses on interface customization and scripting—sidebar layout and theme colors are adjustable, and override scripts give plenty of room to play. Its feature set overlaps heavily with Verge Rev, so the choice often comes down to taste: pick Verge Rev if you like the default look, pick Nyanpasu if you enjoy decorating it yourself. Not recommended as a starting point for complete beginners, since the menus run a bit deep.

An archived option. It used to be the de facto standard on Windows, and it still has the most legacy tutorials online—plenty of old subscription docs still use its screenshots. But it runs the original core and is unmaintained: it no longer tracks new config fields or protocol types, and some subscriptions may fail to load all their rules. Only recommended as a short-term transition for users with legacy configs, who should move to Clash Plus or Verge Rev as soon as possible.

An Android-only client for people comfortable with configs. Built on the Meta core, it exposes the full set of options—overrides, DNS strategy and TUN details are all directly accessible. The interface leans utilitarian, with option names lifted almost verbatim from the core's fields—users who can read config.yaml will feel right at home, while complete beginners will find every switch unfamiliar. Suggested path: get comfortable with Clash Plus on Android first, then switch over once you want to fine-tune details.

A lightweight Android client. It doesn't run a Clash core—it uses its own proxy implementation with a Surge-like config style, and supports subscription import. Small install size and a simple interface mean older phones can run it comfortably. Two things to watch for: rule syntax differs from the Clash family, so your subscription needs to support the matching format; and proxy-group behavior isn't as flexible as Clash-based clients. It's positioned as a secondary option for backup phones, older devices or light use, not a primary driver.

A macOS menu bar client. It takes up a single icon, switches modes in two clicks, and its Meta core keeps rule capability intact—once a favorite lightweight pick for Mac users. It's now unmaintained, so compatibility with newer OS versions is no longer tracked. If it's still running fine on your Mac, keep using it; for a new setup, go with Clash Plus or Verge Rev instead, so you're not left stranded after the next system update.