FileSeek Alternatives for Mac

FileSeek is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is DocFetcher, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FileSeek and six of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to FileSeek are SCAN (Smart Content Aggregation and Navigation), TextSeek, Scherlokk and DFind.

FileSeek alternatives are mainly File Search Utilities but may also be File Managers or Application Launchers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FileSeek.

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FileSeek

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File Search Utility

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DocFetcher
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Free • Open Source
File Search Utility
Mac
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110 DocFetcher alternatives
DocFetcher is a portable German/English open source desktop search application. It allows you search the contents of documents on your computer. - You can think of it as Google for your local document repository.
- - DocFetcher is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FileSeek.
- - DocFetcher is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileSeek.
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DocFetcher Features
1. Full-Text SearchDocFetcher lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
2. PortableDocFetcher can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Built-in viewerDocFetcher shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
4. Shared FoldersDocFetcher supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.
Search-in-files
File content indexing
Indexed search
Content Searching
Semantic Search
Reads odt files
Network Scanner
Search in Archives
SCAN (Smart Content Aggregation and Navigation)
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
24 SCAN (Smart Content Aggregation and Navigation) alternatives
SCAN (Smart Content Aggregation and Navigation) is a personal semantic content manager for desktop users. It combines search, text analysis, tagging and metadata functions to provide new user experience of desktop navigation and personal document management.
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SCAN (Smart Content Aggregation and Navigation) Features
Brainstorming
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TextSeek
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Paid • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
94 TextSeek alternatives
TextSeek is a professional full-text desktop search tool. Unlike the filename search tool like Everything and Listary, TextSeek can search filename and file content easily and quickly. It supports PDF, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, RTF and other formats.
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TextSeek Features
1. PortableTextSeek can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. No TrackingTextSeek will not track you or use your personal data.
3. Privacy focusedTextSeek is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeTextSeek doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Full-Text SearchTextSeek lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in TextSeek without registration.
7. LightweightTextSeek consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
In-document search
Scherlokk
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Paid • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Mac
148 Scherlokk alternatives
Scherlokk is a lightning fast file search utility build for precise and reliable search of every file which meets the search criteria. Music, pictures, bookmarks, documents, etc can be found quickly and easily.
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Scherlokk Features
1. Full-Text SearchScherlokk lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
2. LightweightScherlokk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModeScherlokk supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Ad-freeScherlokk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. PortableScherlokk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
DFind
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Paid • Proprietary
File Search Utility
File Manager
Mac
30 DFind alternatives
DFind lets you perform advanced file and folder searches on your Mac. Need to find all files containing a certain text? Need to find files created in the last hour? Need to find large files that take up all your disk space?
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Hidden files
iSeek
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Paid • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Mac
30 iSeek alternatives
iSeek is a handy little program for Mac OS X that allows you to instantly search for anything you seek, no matter what program you are running. iSeek puts a familiar search field in your menu bar, needing just a click or keystroke to start your search!
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