ProxyHawk review
A capable free Mac proxy debugger, with paid controls for unlimited traffic and device capture.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ProxyHawk is a native macOS HTTP/HTTPS proxy debugger for developers and QA teams working with application and API traffic. It captures and decrypts HTTPS traffic from Mac apps, iOS simulators and devices, and Android devices, then provides tools for inspection, search, editing, replay, breakpoints, response mapping, blocking, throttling, scripting, and export. Its local design keeps core capture and display on the Mac without requiring HTTP content to be uploaded to a vendor cloud, making it a focused option for Mac-based debugging workflows.
The free plan covers traffic capture and filters, SSL/TLS decryption, an API Client, HAR export, and use without an account. The published pricing page shows the Monthly plan at ₹417 per month, adding unlimited traffic, breakpoints, blocking, mapping, mocks, scripting, network throttling, iPhone and Android device capture, and Postman collection export. The same Pro features are listed at ₹1,250 per 3 months and ₹3,750 per year. Team Monthly costs ₹2,417 per month, while Team Yearly costs ₹19,917 per year; both add team device management, API Guard team alerts, and priority email support.
ProxyHawk’s strongest fit is a Mac-centered team that wants local traffic control without committing to a larger platform. The feature set reaches beyond basic inspection, especially with request and response breakpoints, local and remote response mapping, request blocking, and replay. Slack is the listed integration, while HAR and Postman exports support handoffs into other workflows. The trade-offs are clear: the product is macOS-only, WebSocket support lacks verification, and shared team capabilities sit behind the Team plans. Choose ProxyHawk for inexpensive Mac API debugging and device capture; choose an alternative if cross-platform access or verified WebSocket support is essential.
ProxyHawk pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes traffic inspection, filtering, editing, replay, and HAR export
- Paid plans add mocks, scripting, throttling, and unlimited traffic
- Captures traffic from Mac apps, iOS devices, and Android devices
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- WebSocket support is not verified
- Team features require the higher-priced Team plans
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