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RecollFileLocator Pro
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Paid

A paid licence is required. The free Agent Ransack covers basic searching.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Windows
  • Handles an unusually wide range of formats, including mail folders
  • Powerful query language with stemming, fields and proximity
  • Optional index turns repeated searches into instant ones
  • Extracts content from Office, PDF and archives, and can be scripted
  • Format support depends on external helper programs being installed
  • The Qt interface is functional rather than polished
  • Paid licence per user
  • Windows only
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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