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Find Any File vs HoudahSpot: catalog facts
Find Any File	HoudahSpot
Paid Shareware at 6 USD, with a free trial from the website or purchase in the Mac App Store.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Finds files Spotlight does not index Root mode searches other users' folders	Combines many criteria in one search Searches several folders while excluding others
macOS only Trial version is only on the developer's site, not the App Store	macOS only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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