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"Everything" is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename instantly for Windows. Unlike Windows search "Everything" initially displays every file and folder on local or removable...

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Everything alternatives page was last updated Jan 12, 2025
  1. Listary icon
     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!.

    110 Listary alternatives
    Global Search

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Application Launchers
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Quick Switch
    10.  Content Searching
    11.  Portable
    12.  Fuzzy Finder
    Listary iconEverything Icon

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    Comments about Listary as an Alternative to Everything
     
       
    Oleg Maisak

    Listary has more functionality then Everything, and useful integration with Windows Explorer.

    Top positive commentJun 13, 2017
    5
    Guest

    it doesn't show up the thumnail view and doesn't have filter function.

    Top negative commentMay 28, 2022
    0
    3xploit

    more lightweight than everything

    Positive commentSep 4, 2023
    0
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    • Most users think Listary is a great Everything alternative.

    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to Everything.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryEverything is Free and Proprietary
    • Listary is LightweightEverything is not according to our users
  2. QuickFind icon
     9 likes

    QuickFind is a unified search tool providing instant access to files, apps, and web pages. It supports major search engines such as Google and Bing. Seamlessly switch between local and online content, and categorize searches into files, photos, music, and videos.

    24 QuickFind alternatives
    QuickFind screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    QuickFind Features

    1.  Built-in AI Assistant
    2. ChatGPT icon  ChatGPT integration
    3.  Voice Search
    4.  Unified search
    5.  Widgets
    6.  AI-Powered
    QuickFind iconEverything Icon

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  3. EverythingToolbar icon
     11 likes

    EverythingToolbar is integration for the Windows taskbar to use "Everything" which is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename instantly for Windows.

    It's Lightweight & Simple

    11 EverythingToolbar alternatives
    Settings

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Integrated Search
    6.  Indexed search
    7.  Fast file and folder search
    8.  Launcher
    EverythingToolbar iconEverything Icon

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    Kris Regina

    Voidtools Everything is not available for Linux (or macOS), so it doesn't even count as an alternative. Plus, this is more of an extension for the windows taskbar powered by Everything than a genuine alternative.

    Negative commentJan 12, 2025
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    EverythingToolbar icon
    • EverythingToolbar is Free and Open SourceEverything is Free and Proprietary
    • EverythingToolbar is LightweightEverything is not according to our users
  4. RecentX icon
     106 likes

    RecentX is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs, websites & clipboard history. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    284 RecentX alternatives
    RecentX screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top RecentX Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Portable
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Folder-Search
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Clipboard monitoring
    9.  Image Preview
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Folder Tagging
    12.  Bookmark History
    RecentX iconEverything Icon

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  5. Curiosity Search icon
     4 likes

    Curiosity is a search and productivity app. It puts all your information at your fingertips so you can focus and get more done.

    26 Curiosity Search alternatives
    Curiosity Search screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Launcher
    6.  Integrated Search
    7.  Fuzzy Finder
    8.  Content Searching
    Curiosity Search iconEverything Icon

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  6. Pipy icon
     6 likes

    Pipy is a free Windows utility designed to gradually improve one’s productivity during typical desktop tasks. It does so by combining a launcher and a desktop search tool within a single application.

    35 Pipy alternatives
    Launcher mode

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Pipy Features

    1.  Indexed search
    Discontinued

    The application seems to be no longer being developed. The latest version 1.1.0 was released on November 16, 2012. See: http://pipyapp.com/download/

    Pipy iconEverything Icon

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