Printopia vs RWTS PDFwriter
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Printopia
7.0AirPrint to any printer
RWTS PDFwriter
8.0Print driver for printing documents directly to a pdf file
| Metric | Printopia | RWTS PDFwriter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 103 |
| 90-day Installs | 27 | 308 |
| 365-day Installs | 91 | 891 |
| Version | 3.0.23 | 3.1c |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 93 |
| Open Issues | - | 2 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 10, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Printopia
Printopia extends AirPrint functionality, enabling users to print to any printer using standard protocols. It supports a wide range of printers and offers print queue management.
Converts AirPrint requests to standard printing protocols for broader compatibility.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Broad printer compatibility
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Low GitHub activity
- - No auto-update feature
RWTS PDFwriter
RWTS PDFwriter is a macOS print driver that allows users to print documents directly to a PDF file. It offers a seamless integration with macOS printing system, making it easy to convert any printable document into a PDF without additional steps. Ideal for users who frequently need to create PDFs from various applications.
RWTS PDFwriter acts as a print driver, enabling users to save documents directly as PDF files from any application that supports printing.
Pros
- + Seamless integration with macOS printing system
- + Saves documents directly as PDFs without additional steps
- + Customizable print settings for PDF output
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users report minor interface issues