Regex Forge AlternativesRegular Expression Editors and other similar apps like Regex Forge

Apps similar to Regex Forge include RegExr, which is free and open source. Other options are RegexMate, RegexBuddy, Expressions and RegExp. In total there are nine Regular Expression Editors like Regex Forge for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and the web.

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  1. RegExr icon
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    RegExr.com is an online tool to learn, build, and test Regular Expressions. It was created by Grant Skinner and the nice people at gskinner.com.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. RegexMate icon
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    RegexMate offers seamless regex crafting and testing on macOS and iOS. Its minimalist interface provides an instant live preview, and users can save their expressions into a library for quick reference. A comprehensive guide with tutorials is always accessible, with light and dark mode options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. RegexBuddy icon
     46 likes

    RegexBuddy is your perfect companion for working with regular expressions. Learning, creating, understanding, testing, using and saving regular expressions has never been easier.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Expressions icon
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    Expressions is a minimal, distraction-free tool for experimenting with regular expressions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. RegExp icon
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    The only one Regular Expression tester you need, that will help you to test your regular expressions in flavors:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Patterns icon
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    Patterns is a simple yet powerful tool for working with regular expressions. Build great patterns quickly and effortlessly with syntax coloring and with matching and replacing occurring in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. RegexMagic icon
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    Use RegexMagic to generate complete regular expressions to your specifications by using RegexMagics flexible patterns, instead of the cryptic regex syntax.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. RegEx Lab icon
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    RegEx Lab allows you to test regular expressions. The app highlights and underlines text to show matches and capture groups. There's also a handy cheatsheet and a results list view. It has a replace feature too.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Visual regex builder for Mac featuring drag-and-drop blocks, AI that generates patterns from English, explanations for each regex part, 21 real regex engines, instant engine switching, real-time match testing, sample library, VS Code integration, export, and offline AI support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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