Clash Client Comparison

Clash Verge Rev is a good fit when you want to use a desktop client as a configuration workbench. It organizes subscriptions, proxy groups, rules, system proxy and TUN-related settings around the mihomo ecosystem, making it suitable for users who need to inspect configuration state, apply overrides or handle complex routing. It has installers for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Its settings are more concentrated than those in beginner-focused interfaces. On first launch, import a subscription, choose a proxy group and enable the system proxy; there is no need to immediately change DNS, mixed ports or override scripts. Adjust advanced options one at a time only after the basic connection works, so troubleshooting stays clearer.

FlClash supports Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, making it suitable for users who want a similar interface across computers and Android devices. Subscriptions, proxy groups and runtime status are centralized in the GUI, so moving from desktop to phone does not require relearning completely different feature areas.

Before choosing FlClash, check the system architecture, especially for Android and macOS packages. A similar cross-platform interface does not mean identical system permissions: desktop versions mainly require system proxy or TUN access, while Android requires VPN authorization. After importing a configuration, first verify that the proxy group has a usable node selected.

Clash Nyanpasu is aimed at Windows desktop users who want a central view of configurations, proxy groups, logs and connection details. With mihomo-related capabilities, it suits users who understand rule, global and direct modes and want to see how requests match rules.

If your goal is simply to import a subscription and enable a proxy, Clash Plus offers a more direct workflow. If you frequently inspect logs and connection details or switch among multiple configurations, Nyanpasu is worth considering. When Clash cannot access the internet, first check whether the client core is running, whether the system proxy is enabled and whether the current proxy group has a valid node selected.

Clash Meta for Android suits users who need an Android-specific client and are familiar with the Clash configuration structure. The typical flow is to create or import a configuration, select it, open a proxy group to choose a node, then start the system VPN connection. In rule mode, traffic handling is determined jointly by rule order and policy-group selection in the configuration.

Its workflow is close to traditional Clash on Android, and the settings are relatively technical. If the connection starts but an app cannot access the internet, check that the current configuration is valid, the proxy group is not empty, Android has granted VPN permission and no other VPN-style app is running at the same time.

Surfboard is an independent Android proxy client for users who already understand configuration files, rules, policy groups and basic DNS concepts. It is not simply a Clash client with renamed menus, so check format and field compatibility before importing a configuration; do not assume that every Clash YAML file will work unchanged.

Choose Surfboard only if you are willing to read configuration notices and handle rule differences. Users who only need subscription import and quick connectivity will usually find Clash Plus or Clash Meta for Android easier to learn; Android users who maintain rule files and want to inspect policy behavior can consider Surfboard as an independent alternative.