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Proxychains vs TinyProxy

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

Proxychains

Proxychains

Security & Privacy

Proxychains is an open-source proxy tool for Linux and Unix-like systems that forces network traffic through proxy servers. It allows any TCP-based application to use a SOCKS 4, SOCKS 5 or HTTP proxy without needing to configure the application itself.

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TinyProxy

TinyProxy

Network & Admin

TinyProxy is a light-weight open source HTTP and HTTPS proxy server. It runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows and allows users to anonymize web browsing sessions and control internet access. TinyProxy is configurable, supports access control, and can be extended with custom plugins.

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