QuickLookCSV vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickLookCSV
8.0Quick Look plugin for CSV files
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | QuickLookCSV | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 69 | 126 |
| 90-day Installs | 240 | 252 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.3K | 622 |
| Version | 1.3 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 308 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | - |
| Open Issues | 10 | - |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 7, 2013 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
QuickLookCSV
QuickLookCSV is a macOS Quick Look plugin that allows users to preview CSV files directly in Finder. It's a lightweight tool that saves time by avoiding the need to open CSV files in other applications. Ideal for developers and anyone frequently working with CSV data.
QuickLookCSV enables quick preview of CSV files in macOS Finder without opening them in another application.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for previewing CSV files.
- + Open-source, promoting transparency and potential community contributions.
- + Saves time by avoiding the need to open CSV files in other applications.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - Limited recent project activity may affect future maintenance and feature updates.
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