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Command E vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at Command E and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Command E

Command E

File Management

Command E is a free, open-source file manager for macOS that provides an alternative to Finder. It features multiple tabs, custom keyboard shortcuts, advanced search, remote access, an integrated terminal, and other power user functionality.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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