Regex Hero
7.3#3 in regular expression testers$15 one-timeFree planWebWindows
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RegEx Visualizer & Explainer
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| Fact | Regex Hero | RegEx Visualizer & Explainer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Regex Hero is a .NET regular expression tester whose patterns behave the same way in .NET applications. | RegEx Visualizer is a browser-based tool for testing, understanding, and debugging regular expressions. |
| Support | Support is offered through a forum for ideas and bug reports, email to Steve Wortham, and the creator's Stack Overflow activity. | ToolsViewer lists [email protected] for support, privacy requests, and general inquiries, and aims to reply within a few business days. |
Regex Hero plans
- Regex Hero ProfessionalFree
- Regex Hero paid version (historical)$15, paid once
RegEx Visualizer & Explainer plans
- FreeFree
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Regex Hero suits people writing or checking .NET regular expressions who want live match feedback or generated C# and VB.NET code. Its web and Windows availability may suit users on those platforms.
Pick RegEx Visualizer & Explainer if…
It suits developers, students, designers, and other professionals who need to inspect or debug JavaScript regular expressions in a browser.