QuickLook Video vs ThumbHost3mf
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickLook Video
8.0Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files
ThumbHost3mf
7.0Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files
| Metric | QuickLook Video | ThumbHost3mf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 729 | 26 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 80 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 227 |
| Version | 3.07 | 1.7.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.4K | 330 |
| GitHub Forks | 116 | 11 |
| Open Issues | 14 | 1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 26d ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 19, 2014 | Feb 10, 2025 |
Reviews
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
ThumbHost3mf
ThumbHost3mf is a macOS app that enhances Finder by displaying thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files, making it easier to visualize 3D printing projects. It's particularly useful for users working with 3D printing files.
Provides Finder thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under Apache-2.0 license
- + Enhances Finder's functionality for specific file types
- + Supports multiple 3D printing file formats
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche use case limits its appeal