TrojanX vs ShadowsocksX
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TrojanX
6.0Mechanism to bypass the Great Firewall
ShadowsocksX
6.5Removed according to regulations
| Metric | TrojanX | ShadowsocksX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 22 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 83 |
| 365-day Installs | 116 | 278 |
| Version | 0.4 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 603 | 8.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 107 | 3.4K |
| Open Issues | 35 | 178 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 4y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Mar 19, 2014 |
Reviews
TrojanX
TrojanX is a macOS client designed to bypass internet censorship, leveraging the Trojan protocol. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing proxy connections, making it ideal for users in regions with strict internet controls. Based on ShadowsocksX-NG, it provides a reliable tool for secure and unrestricted web access.
TrojanX acts as a proxy client to bypass internet censorship, enabling users to access restricted content.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform potential.
- + Based on a well-known and reliable tool (ShadowsocksX-NG).
- + User-friendly interface for managing proxy connections.
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks.
ShadowsocksX
ShadowsocksX is a macOS implementation of the Shadowsocks protocol, providing a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions. It offers open-source transparency and a mature codebase, benefiting users seeking privacy and circumvention tools.
Creates a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions.
Pros
- + Open-source with a transparent implementation.
- + Mature codebase with extensive community contributions.
- + Integrates well with Homebrew for easy installation.
Cons
- - No auto-update functionality.
- - Lack of official support and recent development activity.