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SF Symbols vs ExcalidrawZ

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SF Symbols

7.0
Developer Tools

Tool that provides consistent, highly configurable symbols for apps

ExcalidrawZ

8.0
Media & Design

Excalidraw client

Metric SF Symbols ExcalidrawZ
Category Developer Tools Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 628 225
90-day Installs 2.1K 677
365-day Installs 9.9K 2.0K
Version 7.2,119 1.7.2
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 10 1.0K
GitHub Forks 3 50
Open Issues 2 50
License BSD-3-Clause MIT
Language Dart Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Jun 4, 2019 Sep 29, 2024

Reviews

SF Symbols

SF Symbols is a tool for macOS and iOS developers to create and manage consistent, highly configurable icons for their applications. It offers a wide range of symbols that can be customized to fit various design needs, making it a valuable asset for developers aiming to enhance their app's visual appeal and usability.

SF Symbols provides a library of scalable vector icons that can be easily integrated into macOS and iOS applications, allowing developers to create consistent and visually appealing user interfaces.

Pros

  • + Extensive library of customizable icons
  • + Integration with macOS and iOS development workflows
  • + BSD-3-Clause license allows for broad usage

Cons

  • - Limited recent community engagement
  • - Open issues regarding compatibility with newer frameworks

ExcalidrawZ

ExcalidrawZ offers a native macOS experience for Excalidraw, leveraging SwiftUI for a smooth design. Ideal for designers and educators seeking a desktop version of the popular drawing tool.

Provides a native Excalidraw experience on macOS using SwiftUI.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with SwiftUI.
  • + Open-source under MIT license.
  • + Actively maintained with recent commits.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Open issues may affect functionality.