mitmproxy vs Proxyman

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

mitmproxy

8.5

Security & Privacy

Intercept, modify, replay, save HTTP/S traffic

Proxyman

7.0

Developer Tools

HTTP debugging proxy

Metric	mitmproxy	Proxyman
Category	Security & Privacy	Developer Tools
AI Score	8.5	7.0
30-day Installs	8.8K	1.1K
90-day Installs	23.8K	3.2K
365-day Installs	88.4K	14.1K
Version	12.2.3	26.1.0,260100
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	42.6K	6.7K
GitHub Forks	4.5K	237
Open Issues	417	1.8K
License	MIT	—
Language	Python	—
Last GitHub Commit	7mo ago	7mo ago
First Seen	Jun 25, 2015	Aug 9, 2018

Reviews

mitmproxy

mitmproxy is a powerful HTTP/S proxy tool for intercepting, modifying, and analyzing network traffic. It's particularly useful for developers, security professionals, and anyone needing to debug or inspect encrypted communications.

Intercepts and manipulates HTTP/S traffic for debugging, testing, and analysis.

Pros

+ Powerful TLS interception capabilities
+ User-friendly web interface for traffic inspection
+ Extensive community and developer support

Cons

- Manual update process required
- Persistent issues with Android app traffic interception

Proxyman

Proxyman is a powerful HTTP debugging proxy that simplifies capturing and manipulating HTTP/HTTPS traffic across macOS, iOS, and Android. Its user-friendly interface and cross-platform support make it an essential tool for developers and anyone troubleshooting network issues.

Proxyman captures and manipulates HTTP/HTTPS traffic, allowing users to inspect, modify, and debug network requests.

Pros

+ Cross-platform support for macOS, iOS, and Android
+ User-friendly interface for inspecting and modifying network traffic
+ Auto-updates keep the tool current with the latest features and fixes

Cons

- A large number of open GitHub issues may indicate ongoing development and potential instability
- Some users have reported difficulties installing certificates on physical iOS devices

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