Best Clash Clients in 2026: Clash Plus vs. FlClash vs. Clash Verge Rev

Start with platform support, then compare features

Choose a Clash client based on your devices first, then your configuration needs. If you use Windows and Android, FlClash is a good place to start. For fine-grained configuration on Windows, macOS, or Linux, consider Clash Verge Rev. If your setup includes an iPhone or iPad, check iOS clients separately. Similar desktop interfaces don’t guarantee that apps with the same name offer the same features on mobile.

This guide compares how the clients work; it doesn’t rank node speeds. Real-world performance depends mainly on the node’s exit, network route, destination service, and your local connection. With the same core and subscription, switching interfaces won’t usually fix network congestion. What matters is whether the configuration loads correctly, traffic is routed as expected, and problems are easy to diagnose.

Core compatibility: don’t judge by the client name alone

FlClash and Clash Verge Rev: a shared core ecosystem

FlClash uses a Flutter-based interface and the Clash Meta core; Clash Verge Rev uses mihomo. Clash Meta and mihomo are part of the same project lineage, so they have considerable overlap in rules, proxy groups, and common protocol settings. However, interface versions, bundled core versions, and runtime parameters set by each client may still differ.

If the same YAML starts in one client but errors in another, check the core version and the error field before assuming the subscription is broken. Newer protocols and configuration fields may require a newer core. A client may also override fields such as ports, DNS, or TUN, so the active configuration can differ from the original subscription.

Clash Plus: check the specific release

The name “Clash” alone doesn’t tell you whether every Clash Plus platform runs the same mihomo version, and settings paths from other clients may not apply. Check the release’s project notes, core identifier, and protocol list, then test with your actual subscription. iOS requires special attention: traffic routing must use the system’s supported extension mechanism. Desktop service modes, administrator permissions, and virtual network adapter settings are not directly comparable.

• First: note the versions. Record the client version and core version separately. When reporting an issue, don’t just say “latest version.”
• Second: check the subscription format. A complete Clash YAML file, a node-only list, and a file referenced by proxy-providers require different import methods.
• Third: read the startup error. Unknown fields, unsupported protocols, and references to missing proxy groups each point to a different compatibility issue.

Interface and subscriptions: count the steps for common tasks

FlClash: a similar workflow on desktop and Android

FlClash is a good fit if you want a familiar workflow across desktop and Android. Subscription settings, proxy selection, connection status, and logs are grouped within the same interface. Try completing these four tasks in a row: import a configuration, switch proxy groups, check connections, and find a failed request in the logs. If you can do all four without hunting through menus, everyday maintenance is likely to be easier.

A similar interface doesn’t mean configurations sync automatically across devices. You can reuse a subscription URL, but local edits, proxy group selections, app-specific routing, and system permissions may be stored separately on each device. Giving your computer and phone the same subscription name makes them easier to identify; it doesn’t sync them.

Clash Verge Rev: focus on desktop configuration management

Clash Verge Rev is a good fit if you manage desktop proxy settings as part of your everyday workflow. Beyond the subscription itself, check how your version handles overrides, merges, or scripts, and where custom rules belong. Editing a file generated from a remote subscription can mean losing your changes at the next update; maintaining a separate local override makes it easier to roll back.

For example, if DOMAIN-SUFFIX,example.org,DIRECT needs to appear before the final fallback rule, the key question isn’t just whether there’s a rule editor. Check that the rule remains after a subscription update, stays in the right order, and appears as a match on the connections page. Rules are generally evaluated from top to bottom, so their position can change the outcome.

Use the same checklist to evaluate subscription management

1. Create two configurations named “Everyday” and “Backup,” then make sure you can tell which one is active when switching between them.
2. Manually update a remote subscription and check the timestamp and any error messages. Then make sure the proxy groups still reference valid nodes.
3. Add a local custom rule, update the subscription, and check that the rule is still there.
4. After switching configurations, start a new connection to verify the change. Don’t use an existing download or long-lived connection to judge the result.

TUN comparison: consider traffic coverage, permissions, and DNS together

System proxy settings affect apps that honor them. TUN uses a virtual network interface and routing to capture traffic, which can help with programs that don’t use the system proxy. TUN isn’t a switch that guarantees every connection will be proxied. Coverage also depends on routing, bypass settings, process exclusions, DNS, and operating system limitations.

FlClash and Clash Verge Rev both offer TUN features, but whether they work smoothly depends on the specific system and version. Desktop setups usually need the appropriate permissions or a background service. Android uses system VPN permission to create the traffic tunnel, which normally conflicts with another app using the same VPN slot. On iOS, check the app’s VPN configuration and extension implementation separately.

Don’t run two clients’ TUN modes at the same time to compare speed. Their routing and DNS interception can interfere, so you’ll be measuring a conflict rather than differences between clients. Exit the first client, confirm that system connectivity is back, and then start the second. Also check corporate VPNs, virtual machines, and container networks.

For a fair comparison, use the same subscription, node, and proxy port

When comparing FlClash and Clash Verge Rev, use at least the same device, network, configuration, node, and destination. Select a node from the proxy group manually before testing so an automatic group doesn’t switch exit nodes between runs. Record HTTP downloads and UDP apps separately; a single latency figure can’t represent overall performance.

Start by testing the explicit proxy connection

The YAML below illustrates test parameters; it isn’t a complete configuration or a set of defaults for every client. Use the corresponding command only after confirming the local port is free and setting the same listening parameters in the client. If the interface overrides these fields, use the active runtime parameters.

mixed-port: 7890
allow-lan: false
bind-address: 127.0.0.1
mode: rule
log-level: info

Here, 7890 is the HTTP/SOCKS mixed port specified for this example. The request below specifies an HTTP proxy explicitly, so it doesn’t depend on whether the browser uses the system proxy. In Windows PowerShell, use curl.exe to avoid confusion with command aliases in older environments.

# macOS / Linux
curl --proxy http://127.0.0.1:7890 --head --max-time 15 https://example.com/

# Windows PowerShell
curl.exe --proxy http://127.0.0.1:7890 --head --max-time 15 https://example.com/

This command checks the proxy connection and HTTP response; it isn’t a speed test. The destination service’s handling of HEAD requests can also affect the result. If the connection is refused, check the listening port first. If the upstream request times out, check the node and route. If the explicit proxy works but TUN doesn’t, investigate permissions, routing, and DNS instead of repeatedly changing subscriptions.

Record results instead of inventing a performance ranking

• Run 3 consecutive tests. Record whether each connection succeeds and matches the expected rule. For speed tests, use the same file and test window.
• Track two different timings. Record node probe time separately from full file download time; they aren’t the same measure of “speed.”
• Compare traffic capture modes separately. Finish the explicit proxy test first, then test TUN. Change only one variable at a time.
• Keep the context for failures. Record the client version, core version, network type, and error time, then investigate the logs.

Narrow down your options by use case

Beginners: start with subscription import and rule mode

New Windows or Android users can start with FlClash and focus on testing imports, switching proxy groups, and finding the logs. If you only need browser access, first verify the basics with the system proxy and rule mode before considering TUN. Don’t use Global mode as a permanent fix: it may bypass your existing routing rules and change how direct connections reach services.

iPhone and iPad users can check the relevant Clash Plus download page for installation details, but should first confirm regional availability, distribution channel, subscription compatibility, and listed features. A field supported on desktop isn’t necessarily supported by the corresponding mobile release.

Multi-device users: distinguish a consistent interface from shared settings

For setups combining Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, consider FlClash first. If iOS is included, confirm the iOS client separately. Share subscription sources and essential rules rather than copying the entire desktop configuration to a phone. Ports, TUN, LAN access, and app-specific routing are device-dependent settings and should be managed separately.

Keep at least one recoverable local configuration and a plan for handling failed subscription updates. When choosing for multiple devices, the priority is maintenance effort—not identical toggle locations on every platform.

Desktop power users: compare runtime configuration and rollback options

If you need to maintain rule overrides, troubleshoot connections, and manage background services, compare Clash Verge Rev and FlClash. If you prefer a different desktop workflow, consider Clash Nyanpasu or ClashX Meta. Use a consistent test sequence: inspect the active configuration, find a matching rule, switch configurations, update the subscription, then exit and confirm network access is restored.

The original Clash for Windows and Clash for Android projects are no longer maintained, so a familiar old interface isn’t a good reason to choose them for a new installation. You can use an old configuration as migration input, but recheck core compatibility, DNS, and TUN settings before migrating. Ultimately, choose a client that reliably loads configurations, routes traffic, and recovers from errors on your current device.

Five things to check before installing

1. Platform: Confirm whether you use Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS, then choose the right CPU architecture and installer format.
2. Core compatibility: Check the protocols and fields your subscription requires; the client version isn’t the core version.
3. Subscription maintenance: Make sure essential local rules survive updates and that you can find the active configuration.
4. Traffic routing: Know whether you’re using the system proxy or TUN, and how to verify it on the connections page and in the logs.
5. Network recovery: After closing the client, check the system proxy, VPN status, and connectivity before starting another test.

Once you’ve narrowed down your options, complete the full checklist with one client before deciding whether to keep it. For step-by-step help with importing subscriptions, switching modes, and authorizing TUN, see the setup guide. To learn how rule and proxy group references work, see Advanced Config.