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Stash vs Surge

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Stash

7.0
Utilities

Network tool based on Clash

Surge

7.0
Utilities

Network toolbox

Metric Stash Surge
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 127 211
90-day Installs 333 713
365-day Installs 852 2.6K
Version 4.2.0,467 6.5.0,10960,4b553c3553fbbe2a57301cdff9ffcf8e
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 12.0K 2.9K
GitHub Forks 1.0K 197
Open Issues 800 -
License AGPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Go
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 27, 2026 Aug 26, 2016

Reviews

Stash

Stash is a network tool based on Clash, offering proxy and network management features. It uniquely serves as an organizer for specific content, benefiting users seeking both network tools and content organization.

Stash is a network tool based on Clash, providing proxy capabilities and content organization features.

Pros

  • + Open-source with AGPL-3.0 license, allowing modifications and distribution.
  • + Active development evidenced by recent commits.
  • + Niche functionality for content organization, appealing to specific users.

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate potential bugs or unaddressed feature requests.
  • - Niche focus limits broader appeal.

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