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DocFetcher vs ProFind: catalog facts
DocFetcher	ProFind
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Paid The iOS companion app is free; see the developer's site for Mac app pricing.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Searches inside archives as well as documents Portable mode carries the index alongside the files	Works without Spotlight, including hidden folders and packages Plain-English and visual boolean queries
Java application with a dated interface Indexing large collections is slow and the index takes real disk space	macOS only; the iOS app needs the Mac app Mac app pricing not shown on the product page
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: EPL-1.0	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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