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DEVONsphere ExpressHoudahSpot
Paid

One-time purchase for $9.95.

 Paid

Paid app with a free trial.

macOS macOS
  • Finds related items across the Mac and the web
  • Boolean search operators like DEVONthink
  • Combines many criteria in one search
  • Searches several folders while excluding others
  • macOS only
  • Overlaps with Spotlight for simple searches
  • macOS only
  • Paid after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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