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DEVONsphere ExpressRecoll
Paid

One-time purchase for $9.95.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Finds related items across the Mac and the web
  • Boolean search operators like DEVONthink
  • Handles an unusually wide range of formats, including mail folders
  • Powerful query language with stemming, fields and proximity
  • macOS only
  • Overlaps with Spotlight for simple searches
  • Format support depends on external helper programs being installed
  • The Qt interface is functional rather than polished
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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