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Happ vs ShadowsocksX
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Happ
8.0Platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions
ShadowsocksX
6.5Removed according to regulations
| Metric | Happ | ShadowsocksX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 228 | 22 |
| 90-day Installs | 228 | 83 |
| 365-day Installs | 229 | 278 |
| Version | 2.9.1 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 941 | 8.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 46 | 3.4K |
| Open Issues | 14 | 178 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11d ago | 4y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 26, 2026 | Mar 19, 2014 |
Reviews
Happ
Happ is a platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions, offering cross-platform support and multiple protocol options. It benefits developers and users needing to circumvent network limitations.
Builds proxies to bypass network restrictions.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Multiple protocol options
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Unknown license and language
ShadowsocksX
ShadowsocksX is a macOS implementation of the Shadowsocks protocol, providing a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions. It offers open-source transparency and a mature codebase, benefiting users seeking privacy and circumvention tools.
Creates a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions.
Pros
- + Open-source with a transparent implementation.
- + Mature codebase with extensive community contributions.
- + Integrates well with Homebrew for easy installation.
Cons
- - No auto-update functionality.
- - Lack of official support and recent development activity.