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Paid

The iOS companion app is free; see the developer's site for Mac app pricing.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Works without Spotlight, including hidden folders and packages
  • Plain-English and visual boolean queries
  • Handles an unusually wide range of formats, including mail folders
  • Powerful query language with stemming, fields and proximity
  • macOS only; the iOS app needs the Mac app
  • Mac app pricing not shown on the product page
  • Format support depends on external helper programs being installed
  • The Qt interface is functional rather than polished
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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