Mihomo Outperforms Original Clash | Generated by AI
Question: Compare Mihomo and Clash. How does Mihomo improve upon Clash?
Answer:
Mihomo (previously known as Clash Meta or Clash.Meta) is a community-maintained fork and enhanced version of the original Clash core. It is not a completely separate program but an evolved implementation of the same rule-based proxy concept.
Clash refers to the original project (Dreamacro/clash), including its Premium closed-source variant that adds features like TUN mode.
Core Comparison
- Original Clash → Classic open-source version + Premium closed-source edition
- Mihomo → Fork (from MetaCubeX organization) that was renamed from Clash Meta → mihomo (mainly due to trademark concerns)
Mihomo is now the more actively developed and future-oriented core in the Clash ecosystem (as of 2026).
Main Improvements in Mihomo over original Clash / Clash Premium
| Aspect | Original Clash / Clash Premium | Mihomo (Clash Meta) | Improvement Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol Support | Shadowsocks, VMess, Trojan, Snell, etc. | + VLESS, Hysteria, Hysteria2, TUIC, WireGuard, more mux & transport variants | Much better support for modern high-performance / anti-censorship protocols |
| Performance | Baseline | Lower memory usage (~7% less idle), faster connection setup (~25% lower latency in tests) | Noticeably lighter and faster in many scenarios |
| Active Development | Slow / almost stopped (especially open version) | Very active (frequent commits in 2025–2026) | Gets new features, bug fixes, and protocol updates regularly |
| Features & Flexibility | Standard rule engine, fake-ip, TUN, etc. | More advanced sniffing (QUIC, etc.), better process matching, MASQUE outbound, DoT connection reuse, more DNS policy options, sing-mux tcp-brutal, etc. | Richer rule/sniff/DNS/proxy-group capabilities |
| Compatibility | Standard config | Almost fully backward compatible + many extended fields | You can usually use old Clash configs directly |
| Binary Name (since late 2023) | clash | mihomo | Project rename (functionally the same core) |
Summary – Should You Switch to Mihomo?
- Yes, in almost all cases in 2026 — especially if you use (or want to use) newer protocols like Hysteria2, TUIC v5, or need better performance and ongoing updates.
- Most popular Clash clients have already switched kernels:
- Clash Verge Rev → mihomo
- FlClash → mihomo
- Mihomo Party → mihomo
- Many Android clients (SagerNet, Matsuri forks, etc.)
- Only a few users stay with classic Clash Premium if they rely on very specific closed-source Premium-only behaviors that haven’t been fully replicated yet.
In short: mihomo = modern Clash — same rule-based proxy philosophy, but significantly more protocols, better performance, and active development.
References:
- Clash Meta Complete Guide (includes comparison table)
- ClashX vs Clash Verge 2026 Review (shows mihomo advantages)
- MetaCubeX/mihomo GitHub Releases (active development proof)
- mihomo official docs