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Recoll vs Find Any File: catalog facts
Recoll	Find Any File
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Paid Shareware at 6 USD, with a free trial from the website or purchase in the Mac App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	macOS
Handles an unusually wide range of formats, including mail folders Powerful query language with stemming, fields and proximity	Finds files Spotlight does not index Root mode searches other users' folders
Format support depends on external helper programs being installed The Qt interface is functional rather than polished	macOS only Trial version is only on the developer's site, not the App Store
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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