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Caxton vs QRFlowy

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Caxton compared with QRFlowy
DetailCaxton logo CaxtonQRFlowy logo QRFlowy
What it doesA native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files Create, manage and track QR codes in one place. Re-point a printed code, see every scan without storing an IP, and keep redirecting if you cancel.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS CZ
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. Static codes: Free. Dynamic codes: Free (1 code), Starter $5/month or $54/year (10 codes), Pro $12/month or $129/year (100 codes), Agency $29/month or $313/year (1,000 codes).
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
  • Create 10 types of QR codes (links, WiFi, contact cards, payments, etc.)
  • Re-point dynamic codes after printing without reprinting
  • Logo in the middle with verification that scan still works
  • Download in PNG, WebP, SVG or PDF up to 4096 pixels
  • Design with shapes, colors, gradients and error correction levels
  • Dynamic codes keep redirecting after cancellation
  • Destination history with timestamps for all changes
  • Redirect response time of 31-83 milliseconds
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
  • Codes never expire or stop working after subscription cancellation
  • No IP addresses stored; privacy-focused analytics with daily-changing hashes
  • One-person operation, not a faceless company
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)26
Citation Flow (Majestic)2016
Referring domains (Majestic)222

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