QLAddict vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLAddict
6.0Quick Look plugin for subtitle (.srt) files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLAddict | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 177 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.3.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 162 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 8 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 82 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 19, 2017 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
Syntax Highlight
Syntax Highlight is a macOS QuickLook extension that provides syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and work with code directly from the Finder.
Quickly previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the macOS QuickLook feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS QuickLook for convenient code previewing
- + Supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Some open issues regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions
- - Occasional bugs that affect user experience, though many are resolved