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HoudahSpotDEVONsphere Express
Paid

Paid app with a free trial.

 Paid

One-time purchase for $9.95.

macOS macOS
  • Combines many criteria in one search
  • Searches several folders while excluding others
  • Finds related items across the Mac and the web
  • Boolean search operators like DEVONthink
  • macOS only
  • Paid after the trial
  • macOS only
  • Overlaps with Spotlight for simple searches
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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