Clash Client Comparison
Mac, iPhone & Cross-Platform Picks

A good fit if you want to get connected first and learn the rules as you go. Check that the app is available for your OS, then test whether it can import your subscription, select a policy group and apply rules as expected. Having Mac and iPhone downloads from the same product can make it easier to get started, but config syncing still needs to be set up separately. The same app name doesn't mean all settings are shared automatically.

If you depend on advanced DNS, a specific protocol or desktop TUN, check the feature details for your target platform. iOS uses system network extensions, so you can't follow the same steps as for macOS helper services. Get a minimal config working on one device first, then import the subscription on each device and keep local overrides separate. Find installers and architecture options on the download page.

A good fit for desktop users who want to keep local changes alongside subscription updates. The mihomo core handles rules and network routing, while the client provides config management, overrides and service settings. Keeping local rules in a separate override layer makes them easier to retain when a subscription refreshes than editing its downloaded file directly. The trade-off: you'll need to understand merge order and where the final active config comes from.

Choose arm64 for Apple silicon Macs and x86_64 for Intel Macs. Before enabling TUN, check helper service and permission status; an enabled toggle doesn't mean routes are active. If you only need browser access, start with the system proxy, then test TUN and DNS one at a time. This makes troubleshooting clearer than enabling every advanced option at once. No iOS download is available for this client on this site.

FlClash suits users who switch between desktop platforms and Android and want a similar interface across devices. It follows the mihomo track, so subscriptions and rules can use Clash YAML. But cross-platform support doesn't mean system settings are identical: desktop may use a system proxy and helper service, while Android requires VPN permission and is affected by background app policies.

When migrating, start by reusing your subscription source, then check the config selection, mode and local port again. Don't copy every runtime setting from another device—especially network interface names, config directories and listen addresses. For iPhone, choose an iOS client separately; this site doesn't position FlClash as an iOS option, and a similar interface doesn't mean configs sync automatically.

This site offers a Windows download for Clash Nyanpasu, suited to users who value desktop controls and config organization. Compare the frontend and core separately: a feature in the interface doesn't prove that a protocol or YAML field is supported. Actual capabilities depend on the selected core and its config. If a config imports but won't connect, check core startup logs and config errors first.

When migrating from another client, start by importing a working subscription. Don't bring over old scripts, ports and overrides all at once. Once the basic rules work, restore custom settings one at a time. If your main devices are Mac or iPhone, start with the platform-specific options instead of choosing an interface first and then looking for an installer this site doesn't offer.

Clash for Windows is discontinued, and this site retains it as an archived download. It's not recommended as a long-term starting point for new users. Older guides often explain system proxies, config files and policy groups through its interface; those concepts may still be useful, but old menu paths, core fields and service installation steps don't necessarily apply to newer clients.

Looking for a Clash for Windows alternative? Start with Clash Plus, then consider Clash Verge Rev, FlClash or Clash Nyanpasu for desktop overrides. Before migrating, export your subscription source and custom rules, and note your local listening ports. Quit the old client and disable its system proxy before starting the new one, so the apps don't compete for ports or keep changing proxy settings. Remove the old service once the new setup is stable.

Often abbreviated CMFA, Clash Meta for Android suits Android users who understand subscriptions and rules and want to keep using the Clash config ecosystem. Its core follows the Meta / mihomo track, but check the installed app's core details to confirm support for a protocol or config field. The word Meta in the app's name doesn't guarantee support for every newer option.

In practice, VPN permissions, conflicts with other VPN apps and battery optimization are often the first things to check—not a desktop-style proxy toggle. After importing a config, confirm it's selected, then check the mode and policy groups. If only specific apps have issues, review which apps are covered by the VPN. This site also offers Clash Plus and FlClash for Android; compare them by interface and configuration depth.

Surfboard appears alongside Clash clients in the download list, but it doesn't use the Clash, Meta or mihomo core. It has its own engine and supports a compatible subset of Surge-style config syntax. Check its own supported protocols, rules and features. Android users with a compatible config may find it useful; if you only have Clash YAML, weigh the conversion effort first.

Conversion involves more than changing a file extension. Proxy definitions, policy group references, rule order and DNS behavior may all change, and some advanced settings have no direct equivalent. Don't send a full config containing subscription credentials to an unknown conversion service. If you simply want to use an existing Clash subscription, a client from the same config ecosystem is usually the easier route.

ClashX Meta's menu bar controls may suit users familiar with older Mac workflows, but the app is discontinued. Its Meta lineage describes its historical config foundation; it doesn't mean it will keep receiving mihomo protocol updates or macOS compatibility fixes. For a fresh macOS install, choose a maintained client rather than an archived app just because its menu bar looks simpler.

If you're keeping an older setup, note where configs come from, along with custom rules and proxy ports. Before upgrading macOS or moving to an Apple silicon Mac, test your subscription and routing in the new client. Quit the old app before enabling the new app's system proxy. If the network still misbehaves, check for leftover proxy settings or helper services instead of running two clients at once.