A maintained cross-platform desktop client built on Mihomo. It is a strong first option for a new Windows device.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- Best For
- A Strong Choice for New Devices
Platforms · Maintenance · RecommendationsClash Client Directory Compare the Most Popular Options
Which Clash client should you use? Browse popular clients and compatible apps for Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, and iOS, comparing supported platforms, maintenance, proxy cores, and intended users to narrow the list.
This page is for comparing clients. Package and version links are kept in the download hub.
Windows Clients
Includes stable and preview Mihomo cores, with rule overrides, TUN, subscription management, and WebDAV backup.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
A classic desktop client with extensive Windows documentation and tutorials. The project is no longer maintained, so it should not be the default choice for a new device.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS
- Best For
- Migration or Legacy Profiles
macOS Clients
A Mihomo-based macOS client whose current release explicitly includes Mihomo Core and TUN mode.
- Platforms
- macOS
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
A discontinued macOS menu-bar client with extensive existing documentation, mainly useful for legacy profiles and established workflows.
- Platforms
- macOS
- Best For
- Migration or Legacy Profiles
A legacy enhanced edition of ClashX. Public distribution has ended, so it is mainly relevant to existing installations and historical reference.
- Platforms
- macOS
- Best For
- Migration or Legacy Profiles
Android Clients
Built with Flutter, the Android app uses an interface similar to the desktop version and relies on ClashMeta for rules and connections.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Android / Linux
- Best For
- A Strong Choice for New Devices
A Clash Meta client for Android with Meta-core protocols, rules, and policy groups.
- Platforms
- Android
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
A discontinued Android client that can import Clash profiles, mainly for older devices and legacy APK use.
- Platforms
- Android
- Best For
- Migration or Legacy Profiles
Linux Clients
A Flutter-based graphical Linux client with an interface similar to its Windows, macOS, and Android versions.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Android / Linux
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
A cross-platform Tauri client. Version v1.6.1 supports Clash Premium, Mihomo, and Clash Rust.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
An archived Clash Meta desktop client that retains legacy profile and rule-based routing features.
- Platforms
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- Best For
- Migration or Legacy Profiles
iOS Clients
On iOS and iPadOS, apps such as Shadowrocket, Quantumult X, and Stash are installed from the App Store and support subscriptions and rules. Most are paid apps and may require an Apple ID from outside mainland China.
A popular rule-based proxy app for iPhone and iPad that can import profiles supplied by a subscription provider.
- Platforms
- iOS
- Best For
- A Strong Choice for New Devices
Offers detailed controls for rules, scripts, and policies. It is highly configurable but has a steeper learning curve.
- Platforms
- iOS
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
Supports the Clash Premium configuration model, with a focus on rule management, policy groups, and overrides.
- Platforms
- iOS
- Best For
- Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs