QuickJSON vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickJSON
7.0Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | QuickJSON | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 40 | 126 |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 252 |
| 365-day Installs | 256 | 622 |
| Version | 1.0.0 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 86 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | - |
| Open Issues | 2 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | JavaScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
QuickJSON
QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.
QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
- + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
- + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
- - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution
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