SquidMan vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SquidMan
6.0Manage and install Squid proxy cache
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | SquidMan | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 60 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 407 | 10.1K |
| Version | 4.2 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 16, 2013 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26