Regex Alternatives

Regex is described as 'Regular expression application' and is an app in the development category. There are six alternatives to Regex for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Google Chrome and Flathub apps. The best Regex alternative is RegExr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Regex are Wildcard, iHateRegex, Regex.ai and Scripal.

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Regex alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2025
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  1. RegExr icon

    RegExr

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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.

    42 RegExr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
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    RegExr Features

    1.  Support for regular expressions
    2.  Community-based

    RegExr VS Regex

     

    • RegExr is the most popular Web-based alternative to Regex.

    • RegExr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Regex.

    • RegExr is Free and Open SourceRegex is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Wildcard icon

    Wildcard

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    Wildcard gives you a nice and simple to use interface to test/practice regular expressions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Wildcard Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for regular expressions

    Wildcard VS Regex

     

    • Wildcard is the most popular Linux alternative to Regex.

    • Wildcard is Free and Open SourceRegex is Paid and Proprietary
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    iHateRegex

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    iHateRegex offers an easy way for developers to find helpful and reusable regular expressions while also providing an intuitive playground to interact with regex snippets to create or just learn.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    iHateRegex screenshot 1

    iHateRegex Features

    1.  Support for regular expressions

    iHateRegex VS Regex

     

    • iHateRegex is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Regex.

    • iHateRegex is Free and Open SourceRegex is Paid and Proprietary
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    Regex.ai

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    Regex.ai is an AI-powered tool that generates regular expressions with ease and accuracy. It allows users to create regular expressions that match specific patterns with our easy-to-use interface and convenient UI/UX.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Regex.ai screenshot 1

    Regex.ai Features

    1.  Support for regular expressions
    2.  Regex substitution

    Regex.ai VS Regex

     

    • Regex.ai is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Regex.

    • Regex.ai is Free and ProprietaryRegex is Paid and Proprietary
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    Scripal

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    If you’re annoyed by regex’s syntax and simply don’t like the notation, or your specific regex library is awfully slow, there are alternatives. Regex is hard to read, even one’s own expressions after some time.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Scripal VS Regex

     
  7. Regex101 Chrome Extension icon

    Regex101 Chrome Extension

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    Regular expression tester with syntax highlighting, explanation, cheat sheet for PHP/PCRE, Python, Go, JavaScript, Java.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Regex101 Chrome Extension screenshot 1

    Regex101 Chrome Extension Features

    1.  Support for regular expressions

    Regex101 Chrome Extension VS Regex

     
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