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Xray vs Shadowsocks: catalog facts
Xray	Shadowsocks
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Free Free and open source; you supply your own server.
Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Implements XTLS and REALITY protocols Works as both server and client core	Lightweight with low CPU and bandwidth use Clients and servers for most platforms, including routers
No built-in graphical interface Configuration requires networking knowledge	A proxy rather than a full VPN Split across many separate implementations of varying quality
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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