A practical comparison
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Check the exact input and output formats you need. A converter may support one direction without supporting the reverse.
Source-linked facts describe each product's documented scope. An unreviewed dimension is marked unknown; a matching feature name is not a promise of identical behavior. Sources checked 2026-10-29.
subcon
Reviewed 2026-10-29| Dimension | subconverter | subcon |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow | proxy subscription format conversion | A Rust subscription converter for Clash and Surge configurations. |
| Price model | Free software under GPL-3.0 | free |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platform | Self-run utility with binaries and Docker installation | linux, cli Source |
| Self-hosting | Self-hosted conversion service documented | yes Source |
| AI contribution | Not assessed for the original product | claimed |
| Readiness | Not assessed | experimental |
When to explore subcon.
A focused converter service for local profiles and remote subscriptions. The source describes configurable conversion rules and a server you can run yourself. It covers a narrow networking utility workflow.
What to check first.
Surge import is not supported; VLESS export to Surge is not supported according to the support matrix. Infrastructure, external API usage and optional services may have separate costs.
Work on a copy of a representative file. Compare clash input, surge output, configuration rules against your actual requirements, then inspect the final output in the tool used by your collaborators.