Proxy Switcher vs Surge
| Proxy Switcher | Surge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Proxy networks | HTTP, SOCKS v4, SOCKS v5, Elite, Elite-SSL, password-protected/private proxies | HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2 CONNECT, SOCKS5, SOCKS5-TLS, Shadowsocks, Snell, VMess, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria 2, MASQUE, AnyTLS, Trust Tunnel, SSH, WireGuard, Tailscale |
| IP rotation | both | — |
| Supported protocols | HTTP, HTTPS/SSL, SOCKS v4, SOCKS v5 | HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2 CONNECT, SOCKS5, SOCKS5-TLS, Shadowsocks, Snell, VMess, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria 2, MASQUE, AnyTLS, Trust Tunnel, SSH, WireGuard, Tailscale |
| API access | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Proxy Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Surge scores higher on our published basis.