SmoothCSV vs Encore Display

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SmoothCSV compared with Encore Display
Detail	SmoothCSV	Encore Display
What it does	The ultimate CSV editor and viewer for Mac, Windows, Linux	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
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Pricing model	Freemium	Free trial
Pricing	Free to use. Optional one-time license purchase available for Single User and Team plans.	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
Key features	Spreadsheet-style grid editing SQL Console for running SELECT queries CSV Compare with side-by-side diff and merge Find and replace with regex support Multi-column sorting and filtering Multi-cell editing and auto-fill Automatic file format detection Excel import and export support Customizable keybindings and themes Command palette for quick feature access	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup
What makes it different	Opens a 100MB CSV up to 12× faster than Excel Preserves data integrity without modifying formatting or quoting Cross-platform availability on macOS, Windows, and Linux Completely free to use with optional license for additional benefits SQL queries and data comparison tools built-in	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
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Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	27 no change since last check	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	27	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	133	0

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