Compare software

ugrepGNU Grep
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free software from the GNU Project with no paid tier.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Compatible with grep options
  • Interactive text interface for building queries
  • Installed by default on most Linux systems
  • Thorough documentation via man, info and online manual
  • Large option set takes time to learn
  • Interactive interface is terminal-only
  • Slower on large codebases than tools like ripgrep or ugrep
  • Does not skip ignored files or directories by default
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.