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ThumbHost3mf vs Bloom

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ThumbHost3mf

7.0
Utilities

Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files

Bloom

7.0
Utilities

File manager

Metric ThumbHost3mf Bloom
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 26 283
90-day Installs 80 988
365-day Installs 227 4.1K
Version 1.7.1 1.5.33
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 330 2.8K
GitHub Forks 11 255
Open Issues 1 18
License Apache-2.0 BSD-2-Clause
Language C Go
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2025 Jun 30, 2015

Reviews

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

Bloom

Bloom is a free, open-source file manager designed to provide a sleek and efficient way to organize and manage files. It stands out for its simplicity, cross-platform support, and strong community backing, making it ideal for users seeking an alternative to paid file management solutions.

Bloom is a file manager that helps users organize and manage files efficiently.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source, fostering transparency and customization
  • + Active community and developer engagement
  • + Cross-platform support, allowing use on multiple operating systems

Cons

  • - Moderate adoption compared to more established file managers
  • - Potential confusion with other projects sharing the 'Bloom' name