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Brook vs Xray: catalog facts
Brook	Xray
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted, Command line
Clients for desktop, mobile and OpenWrt routers Programmable through shareable scripts	Implements XTLS and REALITY protocols Works as both server and client core
Requires running your own server Configuration assumes networking knowledge	No built-in graphical interface Configuration requires networking knowledge
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account 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 September 23, 2026

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