Excire Search vs QuickLook Video
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Excire Search
7.0Lightroom Classic plugin with automatic keywording and advanced search
QuickLook Video
8.0Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files
| Metric | Excire Search | QuickLook Video |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 729 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 18 | 1.2K |
| Version | 5.0.4 | 3.07 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 3.4K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 116 |
| Open Issues | — | 14 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 27d ago |
| First Seen | Dec 31, 2025 | Oct 19, 2014 |
Reviews
Excire Search
Excire Search is a Lightroom Classic plugin that automates photo keywording and enhances search capabilities, making it ideal for photographers and photo enthusiasts managing extensive libraries.
Excire Search automates photo keywording and provides advanced search features within Lightroom Classic.
Pros
- + Efficient automatic keywording saves time organizing photos
- + Advanced search capabilities enhance photo management
- + Seamless integration with Lightroom Classic
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Niche appeal limited to Lightroom Classic users
QuickLook Video
QuickLook Video enhances macOS Finder with thumbnails, static previews, cover art, and metadata for video files, making media organization more efficient. It benefits users with extensive video collections, offering a cleaner and more informative file management experience.
Enhances macOS Finder's ability to display video file information, including thumbnails, cover art, and metadata.
Pros
- + Popular and widely used with over 3k GitHub stars
- + Adds essential features for media organization
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users may desire more dynamic video previews