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

Regex Forge is described as 'Regular expression editor for macOS with pattern visualization, syntax highlighting, live replace & preview and more' and is a regular expression editor in the development category. There are eight alternatives to Regex Forge for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Web-based. The best Regex Forge alternative is RegExr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Regex Forge are RegexMate, RegexBuddy, RegExp and Patterns.

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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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    RegExr screenshot 1
     

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

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

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

    RegexMate

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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
    RegexMate screenshot 1
     

    • RegexMate is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Regex Forge.

    • RegexMate is Free and ProprietaryRegex Forge is Paid and Proprietary
    • RegexMate is Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedRegex Forge is not according to our users
  4. RegexBuddy icon

    RegexBuddy

     45 likes

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

    44 RegexBuddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Create and edit regexes with the regex tree and regex building blocks
     

    • RegexBuddy is the most popular Windows alternative to Regex Forge.

    • RegexBuddy is the most popular commercial alternative to Regex Forge.

    • RegexBuddy is Paid and ProprietaryRegex Forge is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. RegExp icon

    RegExp

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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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    RegExp screenshot 1
     
  6. Patterns icon

    Patterns

     7 likes

    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Expressions icon

    Expressions

     2 likes

    Expressions is a minimal, distraction-free tool for experimenting with regular expressions.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Expressions screenshot 1
     
  9. RegexMagic icon

    RegexMagic

     6 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RegexMagic screenshot 1
     
  10. RegEx Lab icon

    RegEx Lab

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    RegEx Lab screenshot 1
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