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SUBtools vs The Unarchiver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SUBtools

7.0
Utilities

Helper-application for MP4tools, MKVtools, and AVItools

The Unarchiver

7.5
Utilities

Unpacks archive files

Metric SUBtools The Unarchiver
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 4 2.1K
90-day Installs 21 6.1K
365-day Installs 98 21.1K
Version 1.0.1 4.3.9,147,1742287964
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 44 4
GitHub Forks 7 3
Open Issues - -
License LGPL-2.1
Language R C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 8y ago
First Seen May 25, 2019 Oct 2, 2012

Reviews

SUBtools

SUBtools is a unique helper application for managing subtitles with MP4tools, MKVtools, and AVItools. It offers support for multiple subtitle formats and is ideal for developers and power users who work with video files.

Manages subtitles for MP4, MKV, and AVI files.

Pros

  • + Unique R-based approach for subtitle handling
  • + Supports multiple video formats
  • + Active development with responsive issue resolution

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low installation count indicating limited adoption
  • - License status is unknown

The Unarchiver

The Unarchiver is a reliable macOS utility for unpacking various archive files, particularly known for its support of RAR files. It offers a user-friendly interface and handles multiple archive formats effectively, making it ideal for users who frequently work with compressed files.

The Unarchiver extracts archive files, supporting formats like RAR, ZIP, and others.

Pros

  • + Reliable and efficient archive extraction
  • + Supports a wide range of archive formats
  • + User-friendly graphical interface

Cons

  • - No recent updates or active development
  • - Outdated interface compared to modern apps