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ListaryCerebro

Best for: Finding files and jumping to folders on Windows without leaving the keyboard

Best for: Launch applications and run searches from a keyboard-driven panel

Free + paid options

A free version covers file search and app launching. Listary Pro is a paid upgrade with additional features…

Full pricing details

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.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports plugins that extend the launcher's actions.
  • Windows only
  • Closed source
All 4 limitations
  • Windows only
  • Closed source
  • Some features are held back for the paid Pro version
  • Full-text search inside documents is a separate paid product
  • Plugin availability and behavior depend on third-party maintenance.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
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Catalog checked September 21, 2026
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Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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