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GLTFQuickLook vs ThumbHost3mf

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GLTFQuickLook

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for glTF files

ThumbHost3mf

7.0
Utilities

Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files

Metric GLTFQuickLook ThumbHost3mf
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 50 26
90-day Installs 135 80
365-day Installs 568 227
Version 0.3.0 1.7.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 263 330
GitHub Forks 10 11
Open Issues 18 1
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language C C
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 10, 2025

Reviews

GLTFQuickLook

GLTFQuickLook is a Quick Look plugin that allows users to preview glTF files directly in Finder. It's particularly useful for developers and designers working with 3D models, enabling quick reviews without opening dedicated software.

Enables previewing of glTF files within Finder using a Quick Look plugin.

Pros

  • + Provides quick and efficient previewing of glTF files.
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, encouraging community contribution.
  • + Lightweight and doesn't add significant system overhead.

Cons

  • - Lacks automatic updates, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Compatibility issues with older macOS versions have been reported.

ThumbHost3mf

ThumbHost3mf is a macOS app that enhances Finder by displaying thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files, making it easier to visualize 3D printing projects. It's particularly useful for users working with 3D printing files.

Provides Finder thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under Apache-2.0 license
  • + Enhances Finder's functionality for specific file types
  • + Supports multiple 3D printing file formats

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche use case limits its appeal