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SwitchHosts vs TinyProxy

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

SwitchHosts

SwitchHosts

Network & Admin

SwitchHosts is a free, open-source application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows you to easily manage your hosts file. It enables quickly switching between different host configurations with a single click, helping test websites, access sites blocked in your country, and manage development/staging environments.

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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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