Proxyman vs mitmproxy

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Proxyman

7.0

Developer Tools

HTTP debugging proxy

mitmproxy

8.5

Security & Privacy

Intercept, modify, replay, save HTTP/S traffic

Metric	Proxyman	mitmproxy
Category	Developer Tools	Security & Privacy
AI Score	7.0	8.5
30-day Installs	1.5K	8.7K
90-day Installs	4.2K	23.1K
365-day Installs	11.4K	75.4K
Version	6.9.0,60900	12.2.2
Auto-updates	Yes	No
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	6.7K	42.6K
GitHub Forks	237	4.5K
Open Issues	1.8K	417
License	—	MIT
Language	—	Python
Last GitHub Commit	2mo ago	1mo ago
First Seen	Aug 9, 2018	Jun 25, 2015

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

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

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