Default pickPreferred
Clash Verge Rev
If you do not depend on an old profile or a specific tutorial, start with Clash Verge Rev. It is the clearer starting point for this use case.
Clash Verge Rev vs Clash for Windows
Clash Verge Rev: Clear interface, broad tutorial coverage and straightforward profile and proxy group handling. Clash for Windows: Widely referenced in older tutorials, but new users should check source and maintenance status carefully.
Clash Verge Rev vs Clash for Windows: Key Differences
Compare Clash Verge Rev and Clash for Windows by platform support, maintenance status, subscription import, proxy modes, tutorial coverage and best-fit users before choosing.
| Item | Clash Verge Rev |  Clash for Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most Windows / Mac desktop users | Users with specific legacy setup needs |
| Learning curve | Low to medium | Medium |
| Supported platforms | Windows / Mac | Windows / Mac |
| Subscription import | Subscription link and local profiles | Subscription link and profile files |
| Proxy modes | System proxy, rule, global and TUN depending on version and permissions | System proxy, rule and global |
| Core / ecosystem | Mihomo | Clash |
| Positioning | Modern mainstream desktop client | Classic legacy desktop client |
| Repository / store status | Active, not archived | GitHub API returned 404 |
| Releases / store page | View releases | View releases |
| Links | Clash Verge Rev / Tutorial | Clash for Windows / Tutorial |
| Repository | clash-verge-rev/clash-verge-rev | Fndroid/clash_for_windows_pkg |
| Public repository | Yes, public GitHub repository | Original repo is currently inaccessible |
| Open-source status | Yes, public repo with GPL-3.0 license | Public source status is currently unverified |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Currently unverified |
| Author / maintainer | clash-verge-rev | Fndroid |
| Official source type | GitHub repository | Historical GitHub repository |
| Verification source | GitHub API, 2026-05-18 | GitHub API, 2026-05-18 |
How to Choose Between Clash Verge Rev and Clash for Windows
For a new setup, start with Clash Verge Rev when it matches your platform and workflow; choose Clash for Windows when you rely on existing profiles, older tutorials or a specific feature.
When to choose the otherSpecific needs
Clash for Windows
Choose Clash for Windows when you already use it, or when a tutorial, profile or required feature clearly depends on it.
How to decide
New users need a starting point; existing users need migration fit
New users should follow the default pick; existing users should check migration fit first. If you already have a related setup or a tutorial requires it, Clash for Windows still makes sense.