Debuggex
7.3#2 in regular expression testersFrom $5 a monthFree planWebSelf-hosted
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RegexBuddy
6.0#10 in regular expression testers£44.95 one-timeLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Debuggex | RegexBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Code snippets | The product can generate a code snippet from a regex, while the free tier excludes snippets using expressions from the library. | It generates language-specific snippets for common regex actions, including matching, extraction, search and replace, and splitting. |
| Integrations | The site offers an embed option for StackOverflow and lists Google Analytics and Mozilla Persona in its privacy policy. | RegexBuddy supports command-line clipboard transfer and a Windows COM automation interface; the maker names PowerGREP, EditPad Pro, and AceText as products with COM integration. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says Debuggex does not sell collected user data to third parties without express permission and stores only the account email, not the password. | The maker says it collects a minimum amount of personal information, stores collected information securely, and does not share it unless needed to provide its products and services. |
Debuggex plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Pro$15 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
RegexBuddy plans
- RegexBuddy single user license£44.95, paid once
- RegexBuddy 5-user license£179, paid once
- RegexBuddy 10-user license£319, paid once
- RegexBuddy 20-user license£539, paid once
- RegexBuddy 30-user license£719, paid once
- RegexBuddy 50-user license£1,099, paid once
Pick Debuggex if…
Debuggex suits people who need to inspect and test regular expressions for JavaScript, Python, or PCRE. Its unit tests and expression repository may be useful for users building or maintaining patterns.
Pick RegexBuddy if…
RegexBuddy is intended for people using regular expressions in search, text editing and processing, or programming and development software. It may suit users who need pattern explanations, debugging, or conversion across regex flavors.