Best ClashX Alternatives for macOS

ClashX is archived. Here is how to choose between ClashFX, Clash Verge Rev, mihomo-based tools, and mobile clients based on maintenance, TUN mode, and setup difficulty.

ClashFX Top pick

Native macOS client on mihomo: one-click TUN, visual YAML editor, 5 languages.

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Clash Verge Rev

Modern cross-platform Clash GUI.

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Clash Meta

Enhanced Clash core with active development.

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Compare ClashX Alternatives

Tool Best for Strength Watch out Next step
ClashFX macOS users moving from ClashX mihomo core, TUN mode, visual config editor, GitHub Releases Requires macOS 12+ Download ClashFX
Clash Verge Rev Cross-platform desktop users Windows, macOS, and Linux support More settings to understand View GitHub
mihomo / Clash Meta Advanced users and custom configs Active core, powerful rules, flexible DNS Not a simple beginner GUI by itself Read config guide
Shadowrocket iPhone and iPad proxy users App Store app, subscription import, iOS rules Requires a supported App Store region Read Shadowrocket guide

Which One Should You Choose?

  • Start with ClashFX if you want the closest maintained macOS replacement for ClashX.
  • Choose Clash Verge Rev if you need the same client family across desktop platforms.
  • Read the Clash Meta config guide if you want to tune YAML, DNS, rules, and proxy groups yourself.
  • Use Shadowrocket for iPhone or iPad instead of a macOS desktop client.

Still Need the Old ClashX?

You can still use the archived build if your workflow depends on ClashX. For new installs, compare the upgrade path first.

Download archived ClashX · Subscription setup guide · Start with ClashFX

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