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SquidMan vs Surge
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SquidMan
6.0Manage and install Squid proxy cache
Surge
7.0Network toolbox
| Metric | SquidMan | Surge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 113 |
| 90-day Installs | 19 | 383 |
| 365-day Installs | 234 | 2.2K |
| Version | 4.2 | 6.10.0,12500,79b87792e2bd345e064c2d473790b404 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 197 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 16, 2013 | Aug 26, 2016 |
Reviews
SquidMan
SquidMan simplifies managing and installing the Squid proxy cache, offering a user-friendly GUI for network administrators and developers. It streamlines proxy server setup, making it easier to configure caching and filtering rules.
SquidMan provides a graphical interface to manage and install the Squid proxy server, enabling users to configure caching and filtering settings.
Pros
- + Simplifies Squid proxy server setup and configuration
- + User-friendly graphical interface for managing proxy settings
- + Dedicated tool for Squid proxy management
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low community engagement and inactive project
Surge
Surge is a network management tool offering cross-platform support for iOS and macOS, beneficial for users needing advanced network configuration.
Surge is a network management tool that allows users to configure network rules and settings across multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Active updates and maintenance
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Niche use case
- - Potential configuration issues