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Surge vs Stash

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Surge

7.0
Utilities

Network toolbox

Stash

7.0
Utilities

Network tool based on Clash

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

Reviews

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

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.