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 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

Freemium • Proprietary
Mac

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PlistEdit Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
6 alternatives to PlistEdit Pro
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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Pref Setter
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
6 alternatives to Pref Setter
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.

Pref Setter has no features, suggest some!
Discontinued
last published 2008
plist Editor
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
13 alternatives to plist Editor
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.

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Mac OS X Prefs Editor
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
5 alternatives to Mac OS X Prefs Editor
Edit preferences of any application. Like the 'defaults' command in Terminal.app, but easier to use.
Suggest and vote on features
Mac OS X Prefs Editor Features
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Plistinator
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
6 alternatives to Plistinator
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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PlistEdit Pro

Pref Setter

plist Editor

Mac OS X Prefs Editor

Mac OS X Prefs Editor Features

Plistinator