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RegexAssistant vs RegexPilot
Both stand on regular expression testers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
RegexAssistant offers live expression checking, a token reference, replacement, and wildcard conversion in a free Windows tool. Building from the repository requires additional software dependencies.
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Free plan ExtensionMacWeb
RegexPilot combines visual pattern construction, language-specific testing, AI options, and export tools in a Mac app. The free plan covers two engines; all 21 flavors are included in the one-time 19.00 EUR license.
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| RegexAssistant | RegexPilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Extension, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | RegexPilot license: €19, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | regexpilot.com |
| On regular expression testers | #9 of 23 | #5 of 23 |
RegexAssistant: what it does well
- Shows expression results as you type
- Supports six listed regex implementations
- Token reference includes examples and matches
- Converts Windows and SQL wildcards to regex
What to know first
- Available platform is Windows only
- Building requires Visual Studio 2017 or 2019
- Boost and Scintilla are not included in the repository
RegexPilot: what it does well
- Visual builder links pattern structure and plain-English explanation
- Tests patterns against authentic target-language engines
- Supports offline AI with local tools
- Exports code for 21 languages
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or newer
- Free plan covers only JavaScript and TypeScript engines
- Step-through debugger is not available
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