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MailCatcher vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at MailCatcher and Python Tools For Visual Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MailCatcher

MailCatcher

Development

MailCatcher is a simple, open source email testing tool for developers. It runs a local SMTP server to catch emails sent from web apps during development, allowing developers to preview them in a web interface instead of sending them externally.

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Python Tools For Visual Studio

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Development

Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE. It supports IntelliSense, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more. PTVS makes it easy to develop Python applications in Visual Studio.

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