Clash client comparison and selection

Clash Verge Rev supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with a focus on desktop systems. Its mihomo core handles common Meta configurations, rule providers, and TUN scenarios, while the interface includes management views for configurations, proxy groups, connections, and logs. When you need to determine why a domain uses a direct connection or proxy, this information is more useful than a simple on/off switch.

Its interface has more layers than a basic client, so setup difficulty is rated medium. During the first installation, avoid changing settings one by one without a plan: import the subscription, confirm rule mode and the proxy group, then enable the system proxy. Test TUN only if an application cannot be routed through the system proxy. Linux users should distinguish the desktop package from the mihomo core file: the former provides the GUI, while the latter is mainly intended for command-line or service deployments.

FlClash supports Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux, making it a good fit for users who combine computers with Android devices. Its interface organization is fairly consistent across platforms, so once familiar, it is easier to find configurations, proxy groups, and basic settings. Compared with desktop-only clients, it reduces the need to rediscover equivalent features on mobile.

Cross-platform support does not mean identical system behavior everywhere. Android routes traffic through the system VPN interface; desktop systems usually start with the system proxy, while Linux may also be affected by the desktop environment and permission model. With the same subscription, check DNS, bypass rules, and background restrictions separately on each platform. If your device mix includes iOS, include Clash Plus in the comparison because FlClash does not support iOS.

Clash Nyanpasu targets the Windows desktop and suits users who manage multiple configurations, frequently switch proxy groups, or monitor client runtime status. It overlaps considerably with Clash Verge Rev; the differences are more about interface organization and workflow than a simple checklist of available features. For a meaningful comparison, import the same test configuration into both and see whether the proxy-group hierarchy, log access, and frequently used switches feel intuitive.

If a Windows user only needs to import a subscription and enable the system proxy, Clash Plus offers a more direct learning path. If profile management and a desktop administration interface matter more, continue comparing Nyanpasu. During testing, do not let two clients control the system proxy at once or start multiple TUN interfaces; this can cause proxy-port conflicts and make the traffic path difficult to diagnose.

Clash Meta for Android is a Meta client for Android, focused on subscription imports, configuration switching, proxy-group selection, and system VPN routing. It suits Android users who already understand Clash fundamentals and want direct access to Meta configuration capabilities. Unlike desktop systems, Android displays a system VPN authorization prompt, and connection behavior can also be affected by battery optimization, background restrictions, and other VPN apps.

If another VPN, network filter, or local firewall is already running on the phone, stop conflicting apps before testing. After importing the subscription, first confirm that the configuration loads successfully, then choose a proxy group and start the connection; finally test the browser and frequently used apps separately. If you want a similar workflow on computer and phone, compare Clash Plus or FlClash instead. For Android-only users familiar with Meta configuration, CMFA is the more direct fit.

Surfboard is an Android rule-based proxy client with an independent implementation that supports common Clash configuration syntax. It suits users familiar with proxy groups, rule order, and how mobile VPN routing works. Unlike clients built directly around the mihomo core, configuration compatibility does not mean every extension field will behave identically.

When importing an existing configuration, pay particular attention to proxy protocols, rule providers, DNS settings, and script-based extensions. The fact that basic domain rules and proxy groups appear does not mean advanced fields are being applied as expected. For new users, Clash Plus or Clash Meta for Android is usually easier to verify; users willing to read the configuration and validate each item can consider Surfboard as another Android implementation.