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Charles vs Smashcast

A side-by-side look at Charles and Smashcast. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Charles

Charles

Development

Charles is an HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet. This includes requests, responses and the HTTP headers (which contain the cookies and caching information).

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Smashcast

Smashcast

Gaming Software

Smashcast is a live streaming platform focused on gaming content. It allows users to broadcast and watch live gameplay, tournaments, eSports, and more. Key features include video chat, screen sharing, and PS4 streaming.

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