Proxyman vs Charles
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Proxyman
7.0HTTP debugging proxy
Charles
8.0Web debugging Proxy application
| Metric | Proxyman | Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.5K | 661 |
| 90-day Installs | 4.2K | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 11.4K | 6.5K |
| Version | 6.9.0,60900 | 5.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.7K | 429 |
| GitHub Forks | 237 | 34 |
| Open Issues | 1.8K | 5 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2018 | Jun 9, 2013 |
Reviews
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
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