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SwitchHosts vs Surge
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SwitchHosts
7.5App to switch hosts
Surge
7.0Network toolbox
| Metric | SwitchHosts | Surge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 315 | 211 |
| 90-day Installs | 814 | 713 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.9K | 2.6K |
| Version | 4.2.0.6119 | 6.5.0,10960,4b553c3553fbbe2a57301cdff9ffcf8e |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26.3K | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.6K | 197 |
| Open Issues | 408 | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 13, 2017 | Aug 26, 2016 |
Reviews
SwitchHosts
SwitchHosts is a powerful tool for developers and network administrators to quickly switch between different host configurations. It offers cross-platform support and a user-friendly interface for managing hosts files efficiently.
SwitchHosts allows users to switch between different host configurations quickly and manage their hosts files effectively.
Pros
- + Quick and efficient host switching
- + Cross-platform support with active development
- + Large community and GitHub star count
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues regarding permissions
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