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qlZipInfo vs Folder Preview Pro

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

qlZipInfo

7.5
Utilities

List out the contents of a zip file in the QuickLook preview

Folder Preview Pro

8.0
Utilities

Quick Look extension for folders

Metric qlZipInfo Folder Preview Pro
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 16 126
90-day Installs 43 252
365-day Installs 345 622
Version 1.2.7 2.10
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 171 1
GitHub Forks 9 -
Open Issues 2 -
License NOASSERTION
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Jun 1, 2024 Sep 22, 2025

Reviews

qlZipInfo

qlZipInfo provides a QuickLook preview of archive contents, supporting a wide range of formats. It's useful for developers and anyone who frequently works with archives.

Displays the contents of various archive files in the macOS QuickLook preview.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS QuickLook.
  • + Supports a wide variety of archive formats.
  • + Stable and functional with minimal resource usage.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Unclear licensing terms may pose legal uncertainties.

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