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Caxton vs PixelColor

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Caxton compared with PixelColor
DetailCaxton logo CaxtonPixelColor logo PixelColor
What it doesA native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files Professional Color Picker for macOS
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingCaxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year. Not given
Key features
  • Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
  • CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
  • Column transformations and data type preservation
  • CSV validation with structural and data rules
  • File comparison without copying data
  • Extract matches and columns to new documents
  • Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
  • Eyedropper tool for picking colors from anywhere on screen
  • Support for multiple color modes including RGB, HSB, and HSL
  • Color library with save and organization functionality
  • Powerful search functionality to find colors by name or value
  • Menu bar quick access with one-click copy
  • Multiple export formats for color values
  • Global hotkey for instant color picking
  • Color history tracking and management
  • Customizable global hotkeys and color format preferences
  • Automatic dark mode adaptation
What makes it different
  • Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
  • Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
  • Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
  • Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
  • All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
  • Secure local data storage with no privacy concerns
  • Real-time preview and precise color adjustment
  • All data stored securely on your device
  • Menu bar integration for instant access
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)21
Citation Flow (Majestic)2015
Referring domains (Majestic)228

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