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HostsX vs SwitchHosts

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

HostsX

7.0
Utilities

Local hosts update tool

SwitchHosts

7.5
System Tools

App to switch hosts

Metric HostsX SwitchHosts
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 6 322
90-day Installs 32 819
365-day Installs 147 2.9K
Version 2.9.0 4.2.0.6119
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 307 26.3K
GitHub Forks 89 2.6K
Open Issues - 408
License AGPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language Swift TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 9, 2022 Mar 13, 2017

Reviews

HostsX

HostsX is a macOS application designed to manage and update the local hosts file, offering a graphical interface for users who prefer not to use the command line. It is particularly useful for blocking ads, malware, or unwanted websites by automatically updating the hosts file with relevant entries.

HostsX allows users to update their local hosts file with predefined or custom entries to block specific domains or IP addresses.

Pros

  • + Provides a user-friendly graphical interface for managing hosts file updates
  • + Supports automatic updates for hosts entries, keeping them current
  • + Actively maintained with a moderate level of community engagement

Cons

  • - Has had some reliability issues with auto-updates causing crashes
  • - Primarily useful for a niche audience interested in managing hosts files

SwitchHosts

SwitchHosts is a powerful tool for developers and network administrators to quickly switch between different host configurations. It offers cross-platform support and a user-friendly interface for managing hosts files efficiently.

SwitchHosts allows users to switch between different host configurations quickly and manage their hosts files effectively.

Pros

  • + Quick and efficient host switching
  • + Cross-platform support with active development
  • + Large community and GitHub star count

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues regarding permissions