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Caxton compared with priv QR
DetailCaxton logo Caxtonpriv QR logo priv QR
What it doesA native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files Free browser-based QR tools for 3D printing, Matter setup codes, and batch generation
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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
  • QR Code to STL generator for 3D printing
  • Matter setup QR generation and decoding
  • Private QR code generator without redirect links
  • Barcode to STL converter for Code 128, EAN-13, and UPC-A
  • Crypto payment QR generator for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Lightning
  • Browser-side QR payload generation
  • STL, SVG, and PNG export formats
  • Physical scanability guidance and print profiles
  • No account or login required
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
  • All QR generation occurs in the browser with no server-side processing or data collection
  • Specialized tools for physical QR code outputs like 3D prints and Matter device setup
  • Practical print profiles and scanability guidance for different real-world use cases
  • No redirect service inserted into static QR codes
  • Built-in validation checks and task-specific guidance for printing and device setup
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)2016
Referring domains (Majestic)224

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