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Executor vs Listary: catalog facts
Executor	Listary
Best for: Windows users who want a fast, configurable keyword launcher	Best for: Finding files and jumping to folders on Windows without leaving the keyboard
Free Free to download and use.	Free + paid options A free version covers file search and app launching. Listary Pro is a paid upgrade with additional features… Full pricing details for Listary A free version covers file search and app launching. Listary Pro is a paid upgrade with additional features, and the related Gety full-text search product is sold separately.
Windows	Windows
Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey All 4 strengths for Executor Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey Built-in clipboard history and calculator Skins and extensive customization	Results ordered by your habits, with fuzzy matching that usually lands first try Works inside Save As and Open dialogs in other applications, which is genuinely rare All 4 strengths for Listary Results ordered by your habits, with fuzzy matching that usually lands first try Works inside Save As and Open dialogs in other applications, which is genuinely rare Searches the whole drive instantly once indexed Launches apps, runs web searches and executes commands from the same box
Windows only Closed source	Windows only Closed source All 4 limitations for Listary Windows only Closed source Some features are held back for the paid Pro version Full-text search inside documents is a separate paid product
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Executor executor.dk Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Listary listary.com Catalog checked September 21, 2026

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