QLStephen vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLStephen
7.0Quick Look plugin for plaintext files without an extension
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | QLStephen | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 320 | 126 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.1K | 252 |
| 365-day Installs | 5.4K | 622 |
| Version | 1.5.1 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | - |
| Open Issues | 38 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
QLStephen
QLStephen is a Quick Look plugin for viewing plaintext files without file extensions, offering a seamless preview experience. It's particularly useful for developers and anyone working with unformatted text files, enhancing productivity by providing quick access to file contents.
QLStephen allows users to preview plaintext files without extensions using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS Quick Look for instant previews
- + Lightweight and easy to use
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may lead to missed fixes or improvements
- - Open issues regarding compatibility with macOS Ventura
Folder Preview Pro
Folder Preview Pro enhances macOS by enabling Quick Look previews for folders, displaying contents with actions and thumbnails. Ideal for users managing files frequently, it offers a seamless way to preview and interact with folders directly from Finder.
Enables Quick Look previews for folders, showing contents with actions and thumbnails.
Pros
- + Quick folder preview functionality
- + Actions and thumbnails for enhanced interaction
- + Auto-update feature for seamless updates
- + One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
Cons
- - Limited GitHub activity and transparency
- - Unknown license and development language