The best V2Ray, Xray and Clash proxy clients
Proxy clients connect your device to a proxy server using modern protocols such as VLESS, VMess, Trojan and Shadowsocks, encrypting your traffic on untrusted networks and helping you reach services that are blocked where you are. The apps below are free clients; none of them includes servers, so you need your own server or a subscription from a provider you trust. Always use these tools in line with the laws that apply to you.
5 apps from our catalog
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Free
A beginner-friendly client built on sing-box for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, with automatic server selection.
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Free
A feature-rich desktop client for Windows, Linux and macOS with custom routing rules and support for several cores.
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Free
The popular Android client for V2Ray and Xray servers, with QR-code import and subscription support.
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Free
An ad-free, open-source client for the Clash Meta (mihomo) core with a clean Flutter interface on desktop and Android.
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A Windows client that combines V2Ray protocols with SSH, HTTP proxy and other tunnelling methods in one app.
Which client should you pick?
Staying safe
A proxy provider can see your traffic metadata, so choose one you trust, and prefer HTTPS websites so your content stays encrypted end to end. Download clients only from their official sources, compare checksums where the publisher provides them, and be wary of modified builds shared in chats. Our privacy tools guide lists browsers and VPN clients that complement these apps.
Getting connected
The steps are similar in every client: copy the subscription link or share link from your provider, import it (most apps detect a link in the clipboard or accept a QR code), test the servers, then connect. If nothing loads, check the device clock, which must be accurate for many protocols, and try another server or transport from your provider.
Frequently asked questions
Are these proxy clients free?
Yes. All of them are free to download. You may still pay for a server or subscription, depending on where you get one.
What is the difference between a proxy client and a VPN?
Both route your traffic through a server. These clients use proxy protocols with flexible routing rules, so you can choose which apps or sites go through the server; a classic VPN usually routes everything.
Can I use one subscription on my phone and computer?
Usually yes, as long as the provider allows several devices. Import the same subscription link into each client.
Which protocol should I use?
Use what your server or provider recommends. Supported protocols depend on each client’s core, so check the app page for details.
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