Start here if you are choosing a macOS debugging proxy.
Rockxy is the option to look at if you want a native Mac app, public source, no account signup, no telemetry, and core debugging tools without a paid unlock. This page points you to the right comparison based on what you are actually deciding between.
Current public release on the site: v0.10.0 build 13, released 21 Apr 2026 as a signed universal macOS download.
Why Rockxy is worth a serious look
Public source and release trail
Rockxy publishes its source, release notes, versioned assets, and checksums in public. You can inspect what the app does and what changed before you install it.
Native macOS app
Rockxy is built for macOS with SwiftUI and AppKit, ships as a universal Mac binary, and focuses on the workflow Mac developers use every day.
Local-first by default
Captured traffic stays on your Mac. Rockxy does not require an account, does not depend on a cloud backend, and does not need telemetry to do its job.
Choose the page that matches your question
These are the three comparison paths that matter most if you are evaluating Rockxy against the main macOS proxy options.
Proxyman alternative
Open this if you already know Proxyman and want to see whether Rockxy covers the same daily workflow with public source, local-first behavior, and fewer paid gates.
Open pageRockxy vs Charles Proxy vs Proxyman
Open this if you want the direct tradeoffs in one place: platform, pricing, license, telemetry posture, native UX, and the debugging features you would actually use.
Open pageCharles Proxy alternatives
Open this if you are still widening the search and want more context around the older Charles-style tool category before narrowing back to a Mac-first choice.
Open pageHow to decide faster
Most Mac developers do not need ten tabs for this choice. These two checks usually narrow it down quickly.
Start with Rockxy if you care about
- Auditable source code and a public release history
- A native macOS app instead of a cross-platform wrapper
- No account, no subscription lock, and no telemetry in the core workflow
Keep comparing if you need
- A cross-platform tool today rather than a Mac-native one
- A specific commercial workflow you already pay for elsewhere
- More context on Charles Proxy or the wider proxy-tool category before you install
Rockxy is the right first download when trust and local control matter
If your shortlist is really about native macOS UX, public source, public releases, free access to core tools, and traffic that stays on your machine, Rockxy already answers the important part of the decision. If you still need side-by-side context, open the comparison page and verify the tradeoffs.