Charles Proxy

desktop Free Trial

www.charlesproxy.com

🇦🇺 Australia

Quick Facts

Open Source

Yes

Platforms

windowsmaclinux

API Available

no

Account

Optional

Skill Level

intermediate

Offline Capable

Yes

Output Formats

jsonxmlcsvtxt

What it does

A cross-platform web debugging proxy that records all HTTP/HTTPS traffic between your machine and the internet. Features SSL Proxying to view encrypted requests in plain text, bandwidth throttling to simulate slow connections, and breakpoints to intercept and modify requests on-the-fly. Includes powerful tools like Map Local (serve responses from local files), Map Remote (redirect requests to different servers), Rewrite (modify headers, paths, and body content), and DNS Spoofing. Supports AJAX debugging with XML/JSON tree views and AMF for Flash Remoting.

When to use it

Mobile app API debugging (iOS and Android)
Frontend development with mock responses (Map Local)
Testing apps under poor network conditions (Throttling)
Debugging SSL/HTTPS traffic
Validating API request/response formats

When not to use it

Security penetration testing (use Burp Suite)
Automated vulnerability scanning
Protocol-level network analysis (use Wireshark)

Limitations

$50 single license after 30-day trial
No built-in security scanning features
Trial version adds delays to requests
iOS companion app requires separate setup

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles Proxy free to use?

Charles Proxy offers a free trial. A subscription is required for full access.

What platforms does Charles Proxy support?

Charles Proxy is available on Windows, macOS, Linux.

Does Charles Proxy require an account?

An account is optional for Charles Proxy. You can use basic features without one.

Is Charles Proxy open source?

Yes, Charles Proxy is open source.

What are the limitations of Charles Proxy?

$50 single license after 30-day trial No built-in security scanning features Trial version adds delays to requests

What does Charles Proxy do?

Charles Proxy is a desktop tool for http traffic interception. A cross-platform web debugging proxy that records all HTTP/HTTPS traffic between your machine and the internet. Features SSL Proxying to view encrypted requests in plain text, bandwidth throttling to

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