Deelay vs Charles
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Deelay
6.0Delay plugin
Charles
8.0Web debugging Proxy application
| Metric | Deelay | Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 647 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 1 | 6.5K |
| Version | 1.3.1,2025,01 | 5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 102 | 429 |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | 34 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 5 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 9, 2013 |
Reviews
Deelay
Deelay is a delay plugin that allows users to add controlled delays to HTTP requests, making it a valuable tool for testing network conditions and simulating real-world scenarios. It serves as a proxy server that injects delays into HTTP traffic, benefiting developers and testers who need to evaluate application behavior under varying network conditions.
Deelay acts as a proxy server that injects controlled delays into HTTP requests to simulate network conditions.
Pros
- + Useful for testing network conditions
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Lightweight and easy to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support
- - Some unresolved issues
Charles
Charles is a powerful web debugging proxy that allows developers to inspect and manipulate HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Its ability to capture and modify network requests makes it essential for developers working on web applications.
Charles captures and manipulates HTTP and HTTPS traffic for debugging web applications.
Pros
- + Comprehensive debugging capabilities
- + Support for multiple platforms
- + Ability to modify network requests
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Limited recent GitHub activity