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RecollCatfish
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free and open source as part of the Xfce project.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Linux
  • Handles an unusually wide range of formats, including mail folders
  • Powerful query language with stemming, fields and proximity
  • Simple, lightweight GTK interface
  • Fast searches using locate
  • Format support depends on external helper programs being installed
  • The Qt interface is functional rather than polished
  • Linux and Unix only
  • Depends on the locate database being up to date
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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