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Brook vs Stash: catalog facts
Brook	Stash
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Paid Versions and purchase options are listed on the download page.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Command line	macOS, iOS
Clients for desktop, mobile and OpenWrt routers Programmable through shareable scripts	Rule-based routing with proxy groups Request capture and rewriting, including JavaScript scripts
Requires running your own server Configuration assumes networking knowledge	Apple platforms only Requires writing or importing rule configuration
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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