File Search Utilities

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     818 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Freemium • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Desktop and mobile apps
    Best alternatives are Obsidian iconObsidianandStandard Notes iconStandard Notes75 alternatives
  2. Everything icon

    Everything

     1184 likes

    Locate files and folders by filename on Windows instantly, displaying all items on NTFS volumes and mapped network drives. Supports 19 languages.

    Locate files and folders by name instantly.
    Best alternatives are FSearch iconFSearchandListary iconListary111 alternatives
  4. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

     220 likes

    Set of open-source tools enhancing Windows with features like FancyZones, PowerRename, and Keyboard Manager. Lightweight and ad-free.

    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Flow Launcher iconFlow LauncherandLaunchy iconLaunchy58 alternatives
  5. Files icon

    Files

     119 likes

    Introducing Files, the ultimate file manager app for Windows. With its sleek and intuitive design, navigating through your files has never been easier. Files features tabs for easy switching between different folders, a column view for quick file browsing, and dual pane support...

    Files screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble Commander121 alternatives
  6. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     889 likes

    Comprehensive file manager with built-in FTP, file compare, archive navigation, multi-rename tool with regular expression support, and side-by-side windows.

    • File Manager
    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble Commander182 alternatives
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    Raycast

    Raycast lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes. It’s designed to keep you focused.

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  8. TagStudio icon

    TagStudio

     45 likes

    TagStudio is a photo & file organization application with an underlying system that focuses on giving freedom and flexibility to the user. No proprietary programs or formats, no sea of sidecar files, and no complete upheaval of your filesystem structure.

    TagStudio screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Spacedrive iconSpacedriveandTagSpaces iconTagSpaces14 alternatives
  9. TagSpaces icon

    TagSpaces

     231 likes

    TagSpaces is privacy aware, cross-platform file browser with note-taking capabilities. It helps you organize your files and folders with tags and colors.

    • Note-taking Tool
    • Freemium • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Cross-platform file tagging
    Best alternatives are TagStudio iconTagStudioandTabbles iconTabbles97 alternatives
  10. Flow Launcher icon

    Flow Launcher

     63 likes

    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    Flow Launcher screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Microsoft PowerToys iconMicrosoft PowerToys38 alternatives
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    Launchy

     645 likes

    Launchy is a free Windows and Linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a...

    Launchy screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Microsoft PowerToys iconMicrosoft PowerToys113 alternatives
  13. Listary icon

    Listary

     276 likes

    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    Global Search
    Best alternatives are Everything iconEverything114 alternatives
  14. OneCommander icon

    OneCommander

     162 likes

    Free dual-pane file manager for Windows featuring tabs, columns, themes, long filename support, image converter, regex renaming and many other unique features.

    OneCommander screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble Commander90 alternatives
  15. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

     213 likes

    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    smart search
    Best alternatives are Microsoft PowerToys iconMicrosoft PowerToys155 alternatives
  16. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     391 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    FreeCommander screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Total Commander iconTotal Commander115 alternatives
  17. Alfred icon

    Alfred

     295 likes

    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    Alfred screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Wox iconWoxandMicrosoft PowerToys iconMicrosoft PowerToys128 alternatives
  18. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     231 likes

    Manage files effortlessly with a graphical interface offering offline access, dark mode, ad-free usage, and zip support, optimized for Windows.

    File Explorer screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Double Commander iconDouble Commander129 alternatives