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What both publish
| Fact | jq | JSON Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | jq is a lightweight, flexible command-line JSON processor for slicing, filtering, mapping, and transforming structured data. | JSON Hero is an online tool for formatting, minifying, validating, viewing, searching, editing, comparing, and sharing JSON. |
| Support | The project points users to Stack Overflow, the #jq Libera.Chat channel, and its Discord server for questions and discussion. | Pro includes priority replies by email at [email protected]. |
jq plans
- jqFree
JSON Hero plans
- FreeFree
- Pro (not on sale yet)$4.99 a month
Pick jq if…
jq suits developers and other command-line users who need to query, filter, or reshape JSON streams. Its incremental parsing option may be useful when working with very large inputs.
Pick JSON Hero if…
It suits developers and other users who need browser-based JSON inspection and editing without installing software. It is also useful when local processing or share links are important.