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QLAddict vs Easydict

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLAddict

6.0
Utilities

Quick Look plugin for subtitle (.srt) files

Easydict

8.0
Productivity

Dictionary and translator app

Metric QLAddict Easydict
Category Utilities Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 907
90-day Installs 24 2.4K
365-day Installs 177 6.8K
Version 1.3.0 2.19.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 162 12.4K
GitHub Forks 8 606
Open Issues 8 118
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 19, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

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

Easydict

Easydict is a versatile dictionary and translator app for macOS, offering support for multiple translation services, OCR, and offline functionality. Its extensive feature set and open-source nature make it ideal for users seeking a comprehensive language tool.

Easydict functions as a dictionary and translator, supporting various services and OCR for quick lookups and translations.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple translation services including DeepL, Google, and OpenAI
  • + Open-source with active community contributions
  • + Includes OCR and offline functionality

Cons

  • - Negative user feedback on Reddit about unsupported languages
  • - Known issues with macOS 26.0 functionality