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Fluent Search vs UltraSearch: catalog facts
Fluent Search	UltraSearch
Best for: Windows users who want one keyboard search for everything on the PC	Best for: Windows users who want fast file name search without the built-in search
Free Free download; the site does not list a price.	Free + paid options A free portable edition is available; the Professional edition is paid and starts with a trial.
Windows	Windows
Searches files, apps, tabs, history and windows in one place Keyboard-only Screen Search for on-screen elements All 4 strengths for Fluent Search Searches files, apps, tabs, history and windows in one place Keyboard-only Screen Search for on-screen elements Installer, portable and Store builds for x64 and ARM64 Extensible with community plugins	Results appear as you type Filters for file type, size and date All 4 strengths for UltraSearch Results appear as you type Filters for file type, size and date Bulk rename, move or delete of found files Portable free edition needs no installation
Windows only Source code is not published	Windows only Content search, SharePoint and network features are described for the paid edition All 3 limitations for UltraSearch Windows only Content search, SharePoint and network features are described for the paid edition The product page focuses on enterprise use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Fluent Search fluentsearch.net Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for UltraSearch jam-software.com/ultrasearch_free Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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