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RegexPilot helps Mac users build regular expressions visually, with categorized drag-and-drop blocks, an inspector, and a plain-English breakdown that stays linked to the pattern. Users can describe patterns in English, test sample text against authentic engines for 21 flavors, inspect matches and capture groups, compose replacements, generate code, and maintain a tagged pattern library. AI works through provider keys or supported local tools, while VS Code synchronization, image exports, and browser-openable sharing support development workflows.
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AppTools Regex Tester
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Free, cross-platform browser regex testing — AppTools Regex Tester is a free browser tool across six platforms, while RegexPilot is a Mac app with 21 authentic flavors and AI.
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RegexCraft
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsDesktop debugging, flavor comparison, and folder search — RegexCraft adds step-through .NET debugging, side-by-side flavor comparison, and GREP folder search, which RegexPilot does not provide.
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Debuggex
Free plan Self-hostedWebWeb-based visual testing with unit tests — Debuggex focuses on JavaScript, Python, and PCRE in a web tester with unit tests and a public expression repository.
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Regex Hero
Free plan WebWindows.NET testing and C# or VB.NET generation — Regex Hero specializes in .NET behavior and adds C# and VB.NET generation, while RegexPilot covers 21 flavors and multiple platforms.
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regex101
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Online regex work with APIs and self-hosting — regex101 offers web, API, and self-hosted options with exports and integrations, while RegexPilot is a macOS application and extension.
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RegExr
Free plan WebLearning JavaScript and PHP/PCRE regex — RegExr is a free web learning tool for JavaScript and PHP/PCRE with tests, explanations, replacement, and community sharing.
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RegexRegex
Free plan WebLocal JavaScript testing with guided pattern building — RegexRegex runs primarily in the browser, offers guided JavaScript construction, and saves up to 50 local test cases, unlike RegexPilot’s Mac focus.
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RegexPlanet
Free plan Web - 9
RegexAssistant
Free plan Windows - 10
Regex Shuttle
Free plan Web - 11
Regex Tester Pro
Free plan Extension - 12
RegEx Visualizer & Explainer
Free plan Web - 13
Retest
Free plan Linux - 14
The Regex Coach
Free plan LinuxWindows - 15
SK Play Labs Regex Tester
Free plan Web - 16
txtnode Regex Tester
Free plan Web - 17
RegexStudio
Free plan Web - 18
RegEx Tester
Free plan Web - 19
Regex Playground
Free plan Web - 20
RegexBuddy
Paid LinuxWindows5.7 Visit site - 21
Regexo
Paid LinuxMacWindows - 22
Regulex
Paid LinuxWeb
Its fit is narrower when you need another platform or a different debugging style. The app requires macOS 14 or newer, and the free plan covers only JavaScript and TypeScript; the €19 one-time license unlocks all 21 flavors and other paid capabilities. There is no step-through debugger. Consider whether an alternative offers broader operating-system support, a browser-first workflow, deeper .NET debugging, multi-flavor comparison, file search, or a fully free plan. Also weigh engine coverage, test-data handling, sharing behavior, and whether visual construction or code-oriented tools better match your work.
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