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JSON Viewer vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

JSON Viewer

8.0
Developer Tools

App to visualise, validate and format JSON datasets

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric JSON Viewer QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 79 40
90-day Installs 210 101
365-day Installs 920 256
Version 1.2.2 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.5K 86
GitHub Forks 726 9
Open Issues 181 2
License MIT MIT
Language HTML JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 5y ago
First Seen Aug 24, 2023 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

JSON Viewer

JSON Viewer is a browser extension that offers a seamless way to visualize, validate, and format JSON data directly within Chrome. Its integration with the browser and essential JSON handling features make it a valuable tool for developers working with JSON datasets.

Visualizes, validates, and formats JSON data within the Chrome browser.

Pros

  • + Integrated browser extension for easy access
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Essential JSON handling features

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature may lead to compatibility issues
  • - Relies on browser extensions which may not suit all users

QuickJSON

QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.

QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
  • + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
  • - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution