QLStephen vs QuickLook Video
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLStephen
7.0Quick Look plugin for plaintext files without an extension
QuickLook Video
8.0Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files
| Metric | QLStephen | QuickLook Video |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 320 | 729 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.1K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 5.4K | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.5.1 | 3.07 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 3.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | 116 |
| Open Issues | 38 | 14 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 26d ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | Oct 19, 2014 |
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
QuickLook Video
QuickLook Video enhances macOS Finder with thumbnails, static previews, cover art, and metadata for video files, making media organization more efficient. It benefits users with extensive video collections, offering a cleaner and more informative file management experience.
Enhances macOS Finder's ability to display video file information, including thumbnails, cover art, and metadata.
Pros
- + Popular and widely used with over 3k GitHub stars
- + Adds essential features for media organization
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users may desire more dynamic video previews