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QLAddict vs Cardinal Search
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLAddict
6.0Quick Look plugin for subtitle (.srt) files
Cardinal Search
7.0Fastest file searching tool
| Metric | QLAddict | Cardinal Search |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 410 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 759 |
| 365-day Installs | 177 | 1.4K |
| Version | 1.3.0 | 0.1.23 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 162 | 878 |
| GitHub Forks | 8 | 29 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 28 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 19, 2017 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Reviews
QLAddict
QLAddict is a Quick Look plugin for viewing .srt subtitle files directly in Finder, offering a convenient way to preview subtitles without opening additional apps. It's particularly useful for media editors and subtitle creators who work frequently with subtitle files.
QLAddict allows users to preview .srt subtitle files using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Free and open-source plugin
- + Convenient subtitle preview integration with macOS
- + Lightweight and efficient for specific workflows
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain macOS versions
- - Some .srt files may not display correctly
Cardinal Search
Cardinal Search is a fast file searching tool built with Rust, offering real-time indexing and designed for speed. It benefits power users and developers who need quick access to files.
It provides fast file searching across macOS.
Pros
- + High performance file searching
- + Real-time indexing capability
- + Built with Rust for performance and safety
Cons
- - Early version with potential for improvement
- - No auto-update feature