Clash Client Comparison

Clash Verge Rev targets Windows, macOS and Linux desktops and uses the mihomo core. Its interface typically separates configuration files, proxy groups, rules, connections, logs, system proxy and TUN controls, making the current state easier to inspect. It suits users who understand the difference between rule and global modes and want more control over overrides, DNS or TUN settings.

Compared with a workflow that only requires importing a subscription and starting a connection, Verge Rev exposes more information and controls. Beginners can use the defaults, but should not change ports, DNS, TUN and system proxy settings together without understanding them. For Linux users who need a graphical interface, it is one of the main candidates on the download list.

FlClash supports Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, making it suitable for setups that combine computers with Android phones. Its main value is platform coverage, not forcing users into complex configuration. With an existing Clash YAML file or compatible subscription, import it separately on each system, then grant the required system proxy or Android VPN service permissions.

If your device mix includes Linux and Android, FlClash can reduce the cost of switching between clients. Keep in mind that configuration files may be shared, but system-specific settings such as LAN listening, ports, DNS and TUN may not be suitable for direct copying. Across devices, treat subscriptions and rules as reusable components, while handling system permissions separately on each device.

Clash Nyanpasu is another Windows graphical client to consider. It also organizes everyday tasks around configuration management, proxy groups and rule modes, making it suitable for users who understand the basics and want to compare different desktop layouts. Look beyond the home screen: check how easy it is to find configuration import, logs, the system proxy toggle and error messages.

If the goal is simply to complete a first installation quickly, Clash Plus offers a more direct path. If you are already comparing Verge Rev, Nyanpasu and other clients, decide based on the location of settings, perceived resource usage and compatibility with your existing configuration. Do not run multiple clients that take control of the system proxy or use the same port.

Clash for Windows is the classic client behind many older tutorials, but the project is no longer maintained. It uses the original Clash core family, so newer configuration fields intended for mihomo or Meta cannot always be handled the same way. If it remains on an older device, record the configuration directory, subscription URL, proxy mode and port settings before planning a migration.

New users do not need to install CFW just to follow older tutorials. The core ideas in most tutorials still apply—importing a configuration, choosing a proxy group, enabling the system proxy and viewing logs—but menu locations differ in newer clients. If an old configuration fails to load after migration, check core-field compatibility before copying the entire legacy program directory.

Clash Meta for Android, often abbreviated as CMFA, is a Meta-based client for Android. After importing a configuration, Android must grant VPN service permission before app traffic can pass through the client. It suits users who need to inspect proxy groups, rules and connection status and are willing to understand battery optimization, background operation and the Android VPN icon.

Android manufacturers manage background tasks differently. If the client stops working after the screen locks, check the system battery policy and background permissions first. If the configuration will not start, then inspect field errors or port conflicts in the logs. Importing a subscription without starting the VPN service does not mean traffic is already being handled by the rules.

Surfboard is an independent Android implementation that handles common subscription, proxy group and rule workflows. It is not simply equivalent to the original Clash or mihomo core, so verify field support before importing a complex configuration. Basic subscriptions are usually easier to migrate; configurations containing scripts, special DNS settings or core-specific fields require item-by-item review.

It suits users who already have a compatible configuration or want another Android client option. If a configuration imports successfully but will not start, review the parsing details provided by the app and troubleshoot from a minimal configuration instead of adding several override files at once.

ClashX Meta is designed around the macOS menu bar and provides Meta-based capabilities, but it is no longer maintained. Existing users may be familiar with switching proxy modes, proxy groups and the system proxy from the menu bar. Those concepts transfer to maintained macOS clients, although the entry points and configuration directories will change.

For new installations, Clash Plus, Clash Verge Rev or FlClash is a better choice. Before migrating, retain the subscription URL and any YAML files you maintain yourself. If the old configuration depends on specific overrides or enhanced fields, rebuild and test them individually in the new client rather than copying old caches and runtime state wholesale.