PrefEdit Alternatives

PrefEdit is described as 'Application to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. The program consists of three components which are tightly integrated with each other:' and is an app. There are five alternatives to PrefEdit for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best PrefEdit alternative is PlistEdit Pro. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pref Setter or plist Editor. Other great apps like PrefEdit are Mac OS X Prefs Editor and Plistinator.

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PrefEdit is an application to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. The...

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PrefEdit alternatives page was last updated Mar 13, 2019
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  1. PlistEdit Pro icon
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    PlistEdit Pro is the most advanced property list and JSON editor written for OS X. Avoid syntax errors, find and replace, full undo, keyboard navigation, scripting support, and much more.

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    • Mac

    PlistEdit Pro VS PrefEdit

     
    • PlistEdit Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to PrefEdit.

    • PlistEdit Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to PrefEdit.

    • PlistEdit Pro is Paid and ProprietaryPrefEdit is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Pref Setter is an application used to edit plist (Property LIST) files, geared towards viewing / editing Mac OS X's preference files. Very useful for setting those “hidden” preference settings that aren't available directly in an application.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    last published 2008

    Pref Setter VS PrefEdit

     
    • Pref Setter is the most popular free alternative to PrefEdit.

    • Pref Setter is Free and ProprietaryPrefEdit is Freemium and Proprietary
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    plist Editor software can open, edit and save .plist file on Windows. It is useful for people who want to customize their iPod Touch or iPhone on a PC.

    12 plist Editor alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

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    • Windows

    plist Editor VS PrefEdit

     
    • plist Editor is the most popular Windows alternative to PrefEdit.

    • plist Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPrefEdit is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Edit preferences of any application. Like the 'defaults' command in Terminal.app, but easier to use.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mac OS X Prefs Editor Features

    1.  Run Windows software

    Mac OS X Prefs Editor VS PrefEdit

     
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    Fast, small and easy to use pro-editor for Plist files. Handles binary and XML formats. Includes a directory scanner to find plist files buried in your preferences and profiles.

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Plistinator VS PrefEdit

     
    • Plistinator is the most popular Linux alternative to PrefEdit.

    • Plistinator is Paid and ProprietaryPrefEdit is Freemium and Proprietary
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